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Lead ASIC RTL Design Engineer

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Lead ASIC RTL Design Engineer — Remote (U.S.) - No visa sponsorship Role Summary Our client, a leader in AICompute isseeking a senior-level ASIC design engineer to drive the development of high-performance silicon components used in advanced compute platforms. This individual will take ownership of key IP blocks from early architectural definition through RTL delivery and signoff, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive performance, power, and area goals. The role combines hands-on design work with technical leadership and mentorship. Core Responsibilities Architecture & RTL Development Define microarchitecture for complex subsystems and document design specifications Implement high-quality, reusable RTL in System Verilog with clear interface definitions and design intent Incorporate assertions and design-for-debug features within RTL Design Ownership & Implementation Lead front-end design activities including linting, clock/reset domain analysis, and synthesis readiness Collaborate with physical design teams on floor planning, timing closure, and implementation tradeoffs Take responsibility for achieving performance, power, and area (PPA) targets for assigned blocks High-Speed Interfaces & Memory Systems Design and integrate high-bandwidth interfaces and interconnects (e.g., AMBA-based protocols, coherent fabrics) Work on memory subsystem integration, including external DRAM and high-throughput memory solutions Coordinate with internal teams and third-party IP providers to ensure proper integration and functionality Engineering Processes & Tooling Establish and maintain RTL design standards, reusable components, and signoff criteria Contribute to automation and workflow improvements using scripting and build systems (Python, Tcl, CI pipelines) Collaboration & System Integration Partner with verification teams on test planning, coverage goals, and model alignment Work with architecture and performance engineering to validate design intent against system-level expectations Support silicon bring-up, debugging, and downstream customer or system integration efforts Technical Leadership Mentor less experienced engineers and provide guidance on design best practices Lead design reviews and help drive key technical decisions across teams Advocate for scalable, efficient, and high-quality engineering solutions Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or similar field) 8+ years of experience in ASIC or SoC RTL design for complex, high-speed devices Demonstrated experience delivering designs from concept through RTL implementation and tape out readiness Strong System Verilog expertise, including clocking strategies, reset design, and domain crossing considerations Hands‑on experience with front-end design tools and flows (linting, CDC analysis, synthesis, timing analysis, DFT) Familiarity with multiple high-speed technologies such as memory interfaces, interconnect protocols, or compute data paths Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and document designs clearly Preferred Experience Exposure to AI/ML hardware or high-performance compute architectures Knowledge of formal verification techniques and assertion-based design Experience with power optimization methods (e.g., clock gating, power intent formats like UPF/CPF) Familiarity working alongside verification environments (UVM, Python-based frameworks, or similar) Understanding of modern processor subsystems, coherence models, or custom tool flows #J-18808-Ljbffr 10xTalents

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