Staff Engineer AI/ML

GlobalFoundries inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks an experienced CPU IP Design Engineer to own RTL development for our AI-enabled RISC-V CPU core. You will define features, performance, power, and area while driving micro-architecture and verification across teams.

The role involves designing vector/matrix processing blocks, exploring high-performance strategies, and refining RTL to hit timing budgets in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RTL development experience for CPU cores.
• Deep knowledge of micro-architecture and design of high-performance CPUs.
• Experience with RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS CPU cores and vector/matrix processing.

Responsibilities

• Drive micro-architecture and RTL development for AI-enabled RISC-V CPU core.
• Design of vector CPU core and custom extensions with performance goals in mind.
• Develop and refine RTL to meet power, timing and area targets.
• Perform functional verification support and assist in verification strategy.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on physical design aspects.

Skills

Vector processor design

Microarchitecture design

RTL development

CPU core design

RISC-V/ARM/MIPS familiarity

Power/Performance/Area optimization

Data path design

Out-of-order execution

Instruction fetch/decode

Floating-point/Integer execution

Scripting (Perl/Python)

Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

SystemVerilog

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

About MIPS @ GlobalFoundries:GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies.With the addition of the MIPS team, GF now offer a rich portfolio of RISC-V CPUs, especially AI-enabled processors for the Physical AI world.Summary of Role:We are seeking an experienced CPU IP Design Engineer. Responsible for Defining, leading and owning RTL development of our latest AI-enabled RISC-V CPU core. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the design including Functional Features, Performance, Power, and Area.Essential Responsibilities:Drive the micro-architecture and design of critical blocks of the CPU coreDesign of RISC-V Vector CPU core and its custom extensionsDesign of AI-enabled Matrix engine to augment the Vector CPUExplore high-performance strategies working with the CPU modeling teamPerform Microarchitecture development and specification- from early high-level architectural exploration, through microarchitectural research and arrive at detailed specificationsConfigure Design Features Development, assessment, and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area, and timing goalsPerform Functional verification support and assist in the design verification strategyAssist with the verification of RTL design performance goalsPartner with a multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and powerOther Responsibilities:Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.Required Qualifications:Hands-on working knowledge of high performance processor, vector processor or GPUsWorking knowledge of datapath design including vector and matrix processing in floating points and integer points datatypes.Thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture including expertise in one or more of the following areas:* Instruction fetch and decode, branch prediction techniques* Instruction scheduling, register renaming, Reorder Buffer (ROB)* Out-of-order execution* Integer and Floating-point execution* Load/Store execution* Instruction and Data Prefetch* Vector data path* Cache and memory subsystemsKnowledge of System Verilog, Verilog and/or VHDLExperience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implicationsMaster’s with 10+ years of experience, PhD 5+ years of work experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience with designing RISC-V, ARM, and/or MIPS CPUExperience with Hardware multi-threading, virtualization, and SIMD designsExperience with vector and matrix-enabled CPUs, preferably RISC-V processors.Understanding of high-performance techniques and trade-offs in a CPU microarchitectureUnderstanding of low-power microarchitecture techniquesExperience using a scripting language such as Perl or PythonUnderstanding of CPU integration at SoC levelUnderstanding of Safety and Security microarchitectureGlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.Expected Salary Range$143,000.00 - $275,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law