Senior RTL Engineer CPU

Senior RTL Engineer CPU Overview

This position offers a remarkable opportunity to join a global leader in next-generation processor technology. The company is a prominent semiconductor firm at the forefront of CPU innovation, dedicated to developing advanced computing platforms that are shaping the future of high-performance computing. With substantial investment and an ambitious product roadmap, this environment allows engineers to tackle complex problems and influence the future of processor design. Their technology supports some of the most demanding applications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data centers, mobile, and consumer electronics. Built on a highly scalable, open processor architecture, they are redefining modern chip design by providing customers with greater flexibility while ensuring exceptional performance and power efficiency.

As a Senior RTL Design Engineer, you will be part of a talented team responsible for designing industry-leading CPU cores. Your role will encompass the entire design lifecycle, contributing to cutting-edge processor development and collaborating with world-class architects and design engineers on technically demanding projects.

Core Requirements

• Bachelorâ??s or Masterâ??s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• 3+ years of experience in RTL design.
• Academic or commercial experience in CPU RTL design.
• Strong RTL design skills using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• A solid software engineering background, including experience with object-oriented and functional programming paradigms â?? C, C++, Python.
• Familiarity with compiler infrastructures, particularly domain-specific languages (DSLs).
• Experience in test-driven development and writing adaptive unit tests.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality, robust designs.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of RISC-V architecture.
• Expertise in one or more CPU microarchitecture areas, including Instruction Fetch, Instruction Decode, Register Renaming, Instruction Scheduling, Vector Processing, and Load-Store Units.
• Knowledge of verification methodologies, including testbench development, UVM, and functional coverage.

This role presents an opportunity to work on technology that is shaping the future of computing. You will collaborate with leading CPU engineers, tackle challenging architectural problems, and contribute to products that will power tomorrowâ??s AI, cloud, automotive, and embedded systems. The engineering culture is highly collaborative, technically focused, and empowers engineers with genuine ownership over their work while fostering innovation and continuous learning.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, you can expect an annual bonus, company share options/equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. There are exceptional career development prospects available, and relocation support is offered for experienced CPU design engineers across Europe. Visa sponsorship is also available for exceptional candidates both within and outside the United Kingdom.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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