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RTL Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsDelos Data · Palo Alto, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior AIDFTPythonRTLSoC
Posted
3d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Senior RTL Design Engineer
Who We Are
We are a stealth-mode startup building foundational technology to address performance, scalability, and resiliency challenges in large-scale AI data center clusters. We are backed by top-tier VC firms and notable angel investors.
The company is led by experienced builders and operators who have founded companies, taken them to scale, and exited successfully. We work with a strong sense of unity and shared responsibility, and we expect trust, integrity, and respect in how we collaborate and make decisions. We hold ourselves accountable to one another and to the quality of the work we deliver.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we operate across a mix of remote and on-site locations in the U.S. and Canada. We aim to create an environment where people are treated fairly, supported in their growth, and are empowered to do meaningful work alongside others who take the craft seriously.
What We Need
An experienced Senior RTL Design Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality RTL for complex digital systems. This role focuses on translating architectural specifications into scalable microarchitectures and production-ready RTL, with strong attention to performance, power, and area.
The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, strong digital design fundamentals, and experience working across the full design lifecycle in collaboration with architecture, verification, and physical design teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement RTL for complex digital subsystems using Verilog/SystemVerilog
Translate architectural specifications into clean, efficient, and scalable microarchitectures
Collaborate with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to ensure design correctness and closure
Develop high-quality, reusable RTL with strong coding standards and documentation
Perform linting, CDC analysis, and ensure synthesis readiness of designs
Support integration and debug of RTL in simulation and early silicon environments
Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on architecture and implementation tradeoffs
Work with verification teams to ensure comprehensive functional coverage
Assist in timing closure and support backend teams as needed
Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies, flows, and tools
Required Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in RTL design
Strong hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
Solid understanding of synchronous digital design and microarchitecture principles
Experience with simulation and debug tools (e.g., VCS, Questa, Verdi, DVE)
Familiarity with synthesis, timing, and physical design constraints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
High attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality design outcomes
Ability to work independently and manage tasks to completion
Desired Skills
Experience designing high-performance systems (e.g., AI/ML accelerators, networking, or SoCs)
Familiarity with low-power design techniques (clock gating, power gating)
Exposure to DFT concepts and design-for-test considerations
Experience with scripting (Python, Tcl, or similar)
Experience working in advanced semiconductor process nodes
Compensation
Target base salary for this role is $160,000 – $220,000 per year, plus meaningful equity, benefits, and 401(k). Salary ranges are determined by role, level, experience, and location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a range of perspectives and experiences and make employment decisions based on merit and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.
Agency Note
We do not accept resumes from agencies or search firms. Please do not forward candidate profiles through our careers page, email, LinkedIn messages, or directly to company employees. Any resumes submitted will be deemed the property of the company, and no fees will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.
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Who We Are
We are a stealth-mode startup building foundational technology to address performance, scalability, and resiliency challenges in large-scale AI data center clusters. We are backed by top-tier VC firms and notable angel investors.
The company is led by experienced builders and operators who have founded companies, taken them to scale, and exited successfully. We work with a strong sense of unity and shared responsibility, and we expect trust, integrity, and respect in how we collaborate and make decisions. We hold ourselves accountable to one another and to the quality of the work we deliver.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we operate across a mix of remote and on-site locations in the U.S. and Canada. We aim to create an environment where people are treated fairly, supported in their growth, and are empowered to do meaningful work alongside others who take the craft seriously.
What We Need
An experienced Senior RTL Design Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality RTL for complex digital systems. This role focuses on translating architectural specifications into scalable microarchitectures and production-ready RTL, with strong attention to performance, power, and area.
The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, strong digital design fundamentals, and experience working across the full design lifecycle in collaboration with architecture, verification, and physical design teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement RTL for complex digital subsystems using Verilog/SystemVerilog
Translate architectural specifications into clean, efficient, and scalable microarchitectures
Collaborate with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to ensure design correctness and closure
Develop high-quality, reusable RTL with strong coding standards and documentation
Perform linting, CDC analysis, and ensure synthesis readiness of designs
Support integration and debug of RTL in simulation and early silicon environments
Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on architecture and implementation tradeoffs
Work with verification teams to ensure comprehensive functional coverage
Assist in timing closure and support backend teams as needed
Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies, flows, and tools
Required Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in RTL design
Strong hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
Solid understanding of synchronous digital design and microarchitecture principles
Experience with simulation and debug tools (e.g., VCS, Questa, Verdi, DVE)
Familiarity with synthesis, timing, and physical design constraints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
High attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality design outcomes
Ability to work independently and manage tasks to completion
Desired Skills
Experience designing high-performance systems (e.g., AI/ML accelerators, networking, or SoCs)
Familiarity with low-power design techniques (clock gating, power gating)
Exposure to DFT concepts and design-for-test considerations
Experience with scripting (Python, Tcl, or similar)
Experience working in advanced semiconductor process nodes
Compensation
Target base salary for this role is $160,000 – $220,000 per year, plus meaningful equity, benefits, and 401(k). Salary ranges are determined by role, level, experience, and location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a range of perspectives and experiences and make employment decisions based on merit and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.
Agency Note
We do not accept resumes from agencies or search firms. Please do not forward candidate profiles through our careers page, email, LinkedIn messages, or directly to company employees. Any resumes submitted will be deemed the property of the company, and no fees will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.
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