Sr. RTL Design Engineer - CPU

CyberCoders; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking a highly skilled Sr. RTL Design Engineer specializing in CPU design. This role involves the architecture, design, and implementation of complex CPU subsystems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in RTL design, particularly with RISC-V architectures. Responsibilities include designing RTL for CPU architectures, collaborating with teams to develop solutions, and optimizing for performance metrics. This position offers a competitive compensation package and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RTL design and CPU logic design.
• Strong knowledge of microarchitecture principles and RISC-V.
• Proficient in RTL design using Verilog.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement RTL for CPU architectures and subsystems.
• Collaborate with microarchitecture teams to develop scalable solutions.
• Conduct logic design and verification for CPU components.
• Optimize design for performance, power, and area metrics.

Skills

RTL Design

Logic Design

CPU

RISC-V

Microarchitecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog

Job description

Job Title: Sr. RTL Design Engineer - CPU

Job Location: REMOTE (presences in the Bay Area and Austin, TX)

Compensation: $150K - $260K base, depending on experience, plus equity!

Requirements: RTL Design, Logic Design, CPU, RISC-V, Microarchitecture, Coherent Caching Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. RTL Design Engineer specializing in CPU design to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of complex CPU subsystems, contributing to the development of high‑performance processing units.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement RTL for CPU architectures and subsystems.
• Collaborate with microarchitecture teams to develop efficient and scalable solutions.
• Conduct logic design and verification for various CPU components.
• Optimize design for performance, power, and area (PPA) metrics.
• Engage in the development of core IP and coherent caching mechanisms.
• Work on memory subsystem design to ensure optimal data flow and storage efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Support integration and validation of CPU designs with software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in RTL design, specifically in CPU design and logic design.
• Strong knowledge of microarchitecture principles and RISC‑V architectures.
• Proficient in RTL design using Verilog or similar hardware description languages.
• Experience with core IP development and coherent caching techniques.
• Familiarity with memory subsystem design and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with PTO/Vacation Days (optional).
• Flexible working arrangements (optional).

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting