Staff Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

Conductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

A technology solutions company based in San Jose is seeking a Senior Engineer for RTL Memory Centric Computing. The role involves developing and optimizing IP for advanced computing systems while collaborating with engineers on AI/ML challenges. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in RTL design methodologies and a strong background in computer architecture. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development.
• Experience designing Memory Controller, NOC, and Interconnect IP.
• Experience in Memory Centric computing IP and SoC integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop IP for memory centric computing systems using Verilog, System Verilog and HLS.
• Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area.
• Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans.

Skills

Microarchitecture and computer architecture

RTL development for complex control and data path IPs

Experience in Memory Controller, NOC, Interconnect IP

Experience in AI/ML workloads

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Inclusive and adaptable to diverse global norms

Collaborative and open to different approaches

Innovative and creative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Verilog

System Verilog

HLS

Job description

Senior Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

Location: San Jose, California, United States

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Advancing the World’s Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day—including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team designs, prototypes, and optimizes next-generation AI systems through tight hardware–software co-design, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to address AI/ML workload challenges and explore computing abstractions that balance hardware and software components. We continuously conduct research across memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML to ensure our platforms handle demanding workloads, with a focus on affordability and sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of computing.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing. This role is part of the AGICL lab within DSRA, a research-driven systems lab at the intersection of large language models, accelerator hardware, and high-performance software stacks.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop IP for memory centric computing systems using Verilog, System Verilog and HLS
• Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area by leveraging advanced design techniques such as pipelining, parallelism, and data compression
• Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans
• Make design decisions out of a large design trade-off space across performance, power, thermal, and cost
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues and ensure the quality of the design through verification and validation
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and hardware architecture and contribute to development of new technologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users, partners, and management, to ensure systems are delivered on time and within budget
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s with 5+ years, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years of industry experience
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture
• 5+ years of experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development for complex control and data path IPs
• Experience in designing Memory Controller, NOC, Interconnect IP
• Experience in Memory Centric computing IP and SOC integration
• Experience in AI/ML workloads
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Inclusive and adaptable to diverse global norms
• Avid learner who uses data to build understanding
• Collaborative, open to different approaches
• Innovative and creative, able to adapt quickly to change

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on factors including function, location, experience, and education. We offer incentive opportunities and a diverse benefits package centered on employee wellbeing, including Medical/Dental/Vision/401k and additional support for employees and their families.

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