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Digital Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsBrainChip · Irvine, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior AIASICFPGAI2CPython
Posted
2d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Hybrid | Laguna Hills, California | Full-time
Join an established edge-AI semiconductor company developing next-generation processor technology for intelligent devices at the edge.
We are seeking a Digital Design Engineer to contribute to the development of embedded microprocessor and system-on-chip components used in our AI hardware platform. You will work alongside experienced engineers designing and implementing processor-related RTL, validating functionality, and helping bring new digital hardware from concept through production.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with strong digital-design fundamentals who wants to develop deeper expertise in MPU architecture, RISC-V, RTL design, and AI acceleration.
You do not need to have designed an entire processor independently. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation, relevant coursework, internships, research, projects, or professional experience—and the ability to learn quickly.
This position is hybrid and requires working from our Laguna Hills office three days per week.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement digital modules using Verilog and SystemVerilog
Contribute to embedded MPU, processor, and SoC-related RTL development
Translate technical requirements into clear and practical hardware designs
Develop and support modules involving control logic, datapaths, memory interfaces, and processor subsystems
Run RTL simulations and debug designs using waveform-analysis tools
Participate in module-level verification, test planning, and design reviews
Support processor integration with SRAM, buses, peripherals, and custom hardware accelerators
Assist with FPGA-based prototyping and system validation in collaboration with the FPGA engineering team
Work with verification, firmware, software, and hardware engineers to resolve system-level issues
Document designs, interfaces, assumptions, and test results
Build experience across the full semiconductor-development process, from architecture and RTL through integration and product delivery
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Strong understanding of digital logic and computer-architecture fundamentals
Experience using Verilog or SystemVerilog through employment, internships, research, coursework, or personal projects
Understanding of combinational and sequential logic, finite-state machines, registers, and datapaths
Familiarity with RTL simulation, waveform analysis, and debugging
Interest in processor design, embedded systems, RISC-V, SoC development, or AI hardware
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines
Helpful, but Not Required
One to four years of professional digital-design experience
Internship, academic, laboratory, or project experience involving CPU, MPU, RISC-V, or SoC design
Understanding of processor pipelines, caches, instruction execution, or memory systems
Familiarity with AXI, AHB, APB, SRAM, SPI, or I2C
Exposure to ASIC design, synthesis, timing analysis, or semiconductor-development flows
Experience with VCS, Verdi, Questa, Xcelium, or similar tools
Python, Tcl, Bash, or other scripting experience
Experience with custom instructions, hardware accelerators, or hardware/software co-design
You will:
Contribute to MPU and processor-related designs used in next-generation edge-AI hardware
Learn directly from experienced semiconductor and processor-design engineers
Gain exposure to RTL design, verification, SoC integration, firmware interaction, and hardware validation
Work on technology spanning processors, custom accelerators, and intelligent edge computing
Take on increasing technical ownership as your knowledge and experience grow
See your work contribute directly to a physical semiconductor product
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Employer-sponsored immigration support is not available for this position now or in the future.
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Join an established edge-AI semiconductor company developing next-generation processor technology for intelligent devices at the edge.
We are seeking a Digital Design Engineer to contribute to the development of embedded microprocessor and system-on-chip components used in our AI hardware platform. You will work alongside experienced engineers designing and implementing processor-related RTL, validating functionality, and helping bring new digital hardware from concept through production.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with strong digital-design fundamentals who wants to develop deeper expertise in MPU architecture, RISC-V, RTL design, and AI acceleration.
You do not need to have designed an entire processor independently. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation, relevant coursework, internships, research, projects, or professional experience—and the ability to learn quickly.
This position is hybrid and requires working from our Laguna Hills office three days per week.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement digital modules using Verilog and SystemVerilog
Contribute to embedded MPU, processor, and SoC-related RTL development
Translate technical requirements into clear and practical hardware designs
Develop and support modules involving control logic, datapaths, memory interfaces, and processor subsystems
Run RTL simulations and debug designs using waveform-analysis tools
Participate in module-level verification, test planning, and design reviews
Support processor integration with SRAM, buses, peripherals, and custom hardware accelerators
Assist with FPGA-based prototyping and system validation in collaboration with the FPGA engineering team
Work with verification, firmware, software, and hardware engineers to resolve system-level issues
Document designs, interfaces, assumptions, and test results
Build experience across the full semiconductor-development process, from architecture and RTL through integration and product delivery
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Strong understanding of digital logic and computer-architecture fundamentals
Experience using Verilog or SystemVerilog through employment, internships, research, coursework, or personal projects
Understanding of combinational and sequential logic, finite-state machines, registers, and datapaths
Familiarity with RTL simulation, waveform analysis, and debugging
Interest in processor design, embedded systems, RISC-V, SoC development, or AI hardware
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines
Helpful, but Not Required
One to four years of professional digital-design experience
Internship, academic, laboratory, or project experience involving CPU, MPU, RISC-V, or SoC design
Understanding of processor pipelines, caches, instruction execution, or memory systems
Familiarity with AXI, AHB, APB, SRAM, SPI, or I2C
Exposure to ASIC design, synthesis, timing analysis, or semiconductor-development flows
Experience with VCS, Verdi, Questa, Xcelium, or similar tools
Python, Tcl, Bash, or other scripting experience
Experience with custom instructions, hardware accelerators, or hardware/software co-design
You will:
Contribute to MPU and processor-related designs used in next-generation edge-AI hardware
Learn directly from experienced semiconductor and processor-design engineers
Gain exposure to RTL design, verification, SoC integration, firmware interaction, and hardware validation
Work on technology spanning processors, custom accelerators, and intelligent edge computing
Take on increasing technical ownership as your knowledge and experience grow
See your work contribute directly to a physical semiconductor product
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Employer-sponsored immigration support is not available for this position now or in the future.
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