CPU RTL Methodology Engineer

Seeking a highly skilled and versatile engineer who thrives at the intersection of RTL design and CAD automation. This role involves defining and developing methodologies for scalable CPU designs, supporting RTL development and debug workflows, maintaining RTL databases, triaging issues, and enhancing productivity through Python scripting and tooling. The engineer will also interface with CAD teams and contribute to continuous integration systems.

Must Have

• Strong experience in RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
• Understanding of CPU microarchitecture
• Solid knowledge of RTL databases and version control systems (GIT)
• Proven ability to triage RTL issues and support design/debug workflows
• Advanced scripting skills in Python
• Experience with CAD tools and automation frameworks in a hardware design environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build systems for RTL
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of relevant work experience OR Master's degree and 5+ years OR PhD and 4+ years

Good to Have

• Familiarity with other scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Bash)

Perks & Benefits

• World-class health benefit options providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents
• Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future
• Self and family resources to build emotional/mental strength and resilience and define purpose
• Wellbeing programs and resources to support Live+Well and Work+Well
• Continuous learning and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorships

General Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile engineer who thrives at the intersection of RTL design and CAD automation. This role is ideal for someone who understands RTL workflows deeply and can build scalable automation solutions to streamline design and debug processes. You’ll work closely with CPU design teams to support RTL development, triage issues, and enhance productivity through tooling and scripting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop methodologies to build scalable, efficient CPU designs
• Support RTL development and debug workflows across CPU design teams.
• Maintain and enhance RTL databases and repositories using GIT and other version control systems.
• Triage RTL issues and collaborate with design teams to resolve them efficiently.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (primarily in Python) to improve RTL workflows, verification, and regression systems.
• Interface with CAD teams to align RTL tooling with broader design infrastructure.
• Contribute to continuous integration and build systems for RTL environments.
• Document workflows, tools, and best practices for internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and understanding of CPU microarchitecture.
• Solid knowledge of RTL databases and version control systems (GIT).
• Proven ability to triage RTL issues and support design/debug workflows.
• Advanced scripting skills in Python; familiarity with other scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Bash) is a plus.
• Experience with CAD tools and automation frameworks in a hardware design environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build systems for RTL.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.