Staff RTL Design Engineer

Staff RTL Design Engineer Overview

This position offers a remarkable chance to join a leading semiconductor company that is pioneering next-generation processor technology. The organization is at the forefront of CPU innovation, developing advanced computing platforms that are transforming the landscape of high-performance computing. With substantial investment and an ambitious product roadmap, this role provides engineers with the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and significantly influence the future of processor design.

The companyâ??s technology supports some of the most demanding applications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data centers, mobile, and consumer electronics. By utilizing a highly scalable, open processor architecture, they are redefining modern chip design, offering customers enhanced flexibility while ensuring outstanding performance and power efficiency.

The Role

As a Staff/Senior Staff RTL Design Engineer, you will be part of a talented team responsible for designing state-of-the-art CPU cores. You will be involved in the entire design lifecycle, contributing to innovative processor development and working alongside world-class architects and design engineers on technically challenging projects.

Core Requirements

• Bachelorâ??s or Masterâ??s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• At least 6 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 (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, such as instruction fetch, instruction decode, register renaming, instruction scheduling, vector processing, and load-store units.
• Familiarity with verification methodologies, including testbench development, UVM, and functional coverage.

Why Join?

This role allows you to work on technology that is shaping the future of computing. You will collaborate with some of the industry’s leading CPU engineers, tackle challenging architectural problems, and contribute to products that will drive tomorrow’s AI, cloud, automotive, and embedded systems. The engineering culture is collaborative and technically focused, providing engineers with genuine ownership of their work while fostering innovation and continuous learning.

Package

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 also exceptional career development prospects available, along with relocation support for experienced CPU design engineers across Europe. Visa sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates both within and outside the United Kingdom.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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