Senior CPU RTL Design Engineer

Location: On-site in Austin, Texas, United States, with an additional location in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Annual salary: $164,470–$311,890 USD

Company

hirify.global develops microprocessors and computing technologies for PCs, gaming systems, data centers, AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge applications.

What you will do

• Develop CPU logic design, RTL code, and simulations for functional units, cell libraries, and CPU IP blocks.
• Participate in defining CPU architecture and microarchitecture features.
• Optimize RTL and logic to meet power, performance, area, timing, and physical implementation goals.
• Review verification plans, resolve failing RTL tests, and implement corrective measures.
• Provide technical leadership and improve design methodologies, processes, automation, and quality.
• Collaborate with architecture, backend, and other design teams to deliver high-performance CPU products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• 6+ years of experience in silicon development, CPU microarchitecture, and logic design.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience delivering successful IP projects.
• 6+ years of experience with timing closure, power convergence, integer and/or floating-point logic, out-of-order execution, and reservation station design.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in the United States.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience with x86 CPU microarchitecture.
• Experience leading front-end methodologies and applying automation or AI tools to improve product-level outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with stock bonuses.
• Health, retirement, and vacation benefits.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with architecture, backend, and design teams.
• Focus on technical excellence, innovation, efficiency, and product quality.