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Lead RTL Engineer
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
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1 week ago
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Key skills
Prototyping
Communication
Presentation Skills
About this role
Lead RTL Engineer
Location:
Austin, TX (Onsite)
Key Skills
RTL Lead experience
Processor/CPU Design
Microarchitecture and Architecture Ownership
Responsibilities
Translate architecture specifications into synthesizable SystemVerilog.
Own RTL coding standards, linting rules, and design methodology.
Lead a team of 5 to 7 RTL engineers through the full design cycle.
Own the synthesis flow using Design Compiler or Genus and drive timing closure.
Define and maintain SDC timing constraints.
Review all RTL code submissions for correctness, synthesizability, and coding standards.
Coordinate with outsourcing partners on GDSII handover, including netlists, constraints, and floorplan guidance.
Work closely with the verification team to resolve bugs and achieve coverage closure.
Requirements
7+ years of RTL design experience using SystemVerilog.
At least one tapeout experience through GDSII with full design flow exposure.
Hands-on experience with synthesis and timing closure using Design Compiler or Genus, and PrimeTime or Tempus.
Strong experience in Processor, DSP, or datapath-intensive designs.
Familiarity with advanced process nodes, 28nm or below.
Strong code review skills with the ability to identify timing hazards, FSM issues, and non-synthesizable coding patterns.
Experience leading a small team while remaining hands-on.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
Good to Have
VLIW or Vector Processor design experience.
Experience with deterministic or real-time architectures with fixed latencies and no caches.
Formal verification knowledge, including SVA and formal verification tools.
FPGA prototyping experience using Vivado.
Soft Skills
Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate large, complex FPGA architectures.
Exceptional problem-solving skills under tight timing and resource constraints.
Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware, embedded software, DSP, and systems engineering teams.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
Ability to make and defend architectural decisions under ambiguity and project pressure.
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