RTL Design / Microarchitecture Engineer - India

Bolt Graphics, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolt Graphics, Inc. is looking for an RTL Design / Microarchitecture Engineer in India to define and implement microarchitectural components of SoCs. The role involves collaboration with architecture, verification, and physical design teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in RTL design, strong digital design fundamentals, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in RTL design and microarchitecture.
• Experience with performance optimization and pipelining techniques.
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals (FSMs, pipelines, caches, memory interfaces).

Responsibilities

• Define and develop microarchitecture specifications from high-level architecture requirements.
• Design and implement RTL for complex digital blocks.
• Collaborate with verification teams to ensure high coverage and design correctness.

Skills

Performance optimization and pipelining techniques

Simulation and debugging tools

Digital design fundamentals

ASIC/SoC development environments

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Synopsys VCS

Cadence Xcelium

Synopsys Design Compiler

Job description

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.

Our Values

• Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
• Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
• Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role

As an RTL Design / Microarchitecture Engineer , you will define and implement key microarchitectural components of our SoC/IP. You will work closely with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to deliver high-performance, scalable, and power-efficient designs.

What you'll do

• Define and developmicroarchitecture specificationsfrom high-level architecture requirements
• Design and implementRTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog)for complex digital blocks
• Driveperformance, power, and area (PPA)optimizations at the RTL and microarchitecture level
• Collaborate with verification teams to ensurehigh coverage and design correctness
• Supportintegration of IPsinto SoC-level environments
• Work with physical design teams fortiming closure, synthesis constraints, and floorplan-aware design
• Debug and resolve issues duringsimulation, GLS, and silicon bring-up
• Participate indesign reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning
• Contribute todesign documentation and methodology improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5–10 years of experiencein RTL design and microarchitecture
• Strong expertise in:
• Performance optimization and pipelining techniques
• Experience with simulation and debugging tools such as:
• Synopsys VCS/Cadence Xcelium
• Familiarity with synthesis and timing concepts (e.g., using Synopsys Design Compiler)
• Strong understanding ofdigital design fundamentals(FSMs, pipelines, caches, memory interfaces)
• Experience working inASIC/SoC development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more domains:
• CPU, GPU, AI/ML accelerators, networking, or high-speed data processing
• Knowledge ofmemory subsystem design(SRAM, cache hierarchies, coherency)
• Familiarity withlow-power design techniques (clock gating, power domains)
• Exposure toformal verification or linting tools
• Experience withGLS, SDF annotation, and silicon debug
• Understanding ofhardware-software interaction(firmware, drivers)

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.