Digital IC Design Engineer – Low-Power DSP

NeuroTechX; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equity (RSUs)

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Meals provided

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Neuralink is seeking a Digital IC Design Engineer in California to deliver RTL and micro-architecture for high‑throughput, low‑power DSPs and accelerators enabling brain‑machine interfaces. You will work on IPs, on‑chip buses, video/audio/AI accelerators, and collaborate with firmware teams.

Required: a BS in EE/CS, 5+ years in digital design, and proficiency in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python. Experience with RTL, architecture, and complex digital systems is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• BS in EE and/or CS or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of exceptional ability in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in digital design.
• Experience with SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• RTL implementation and micro-architecture for low-power DSPs and accelerators.
• Design and optimization of hardware/software interfaces with firmware teams.
• Architecture optimization considering process tech, workloads, and energy/performance.
• Collaborate on silicon bring-up tests with verification engineers.

Skills

SystemVerilog

C/C++

Python

Digital design

RTL design

Architecture design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Neuralink is seeking a Digital IC Design Engineer in California to deliver RTL and micro-architecture for high‑throughput, low‑power DSPs and accelerators enabling brain‑machine interfaces. You will work on IPs, on‑chip buses, video/audio/AI accelerators, and collaborate with firmware teams.

Required: a BS in EE/CS, 5+ years in digital design, and proficiency in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python. Experience with RTL, architecture, and complex digital systems is essential for this role.