RTL Design Engineer (CPU)

Location: On-site in Austin, Texas, United States; additional locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Hillsboro, Oregon

Annual salary: $91,150–$172,860 USD

Company

hirify.global develops processors and technology solutions across AI, analytics, cloud-to-edge computing, and other fields.

What you will do

• Develop logic designs and RTL code for CPU components, functional units, cell libraries, and CPU IP blocks.
• Define and optimize architecture and microarchitecture features for power, performance, area, and timing.
• Write RTL and prepare designs for physical implementation while maintaining design integrity.
• Review verification plans and tests, resolve failing RTL tests, and implement corrective measures.
• Document microarchitectural specifications and support SoC customers with CPU block integration.
• Present complex technical information clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Coursework or experience in basic logic design, microprocessors, computer architecture, digital design, and RTL coding.
• Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, and/or VHDL.
• Experience with synthesis tools such as Design Compiler or Genus.
• Experience with scripting languages including Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, including communication with executive audiences.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of energy-efficient and low-power logic design techniques for high-frequency applications.
• Familiarity with RTL design, verification, and simulation tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of hirify.global Architecture ISA, system architecture, and x86 assembly language.
• Experience with high-speed datapath circuit and array design, circuit planning, and timing convergence.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with an on-site work model.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement programs, and vacation.
• Work in a high-stress, ambiguous environment with steep learning curves and complex technical challenges.
• Collaboration across cross-functional engineering teams and support for SoC customers.