Principal PCIe CXL RTL Design Engineer

Overview Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Senior Design engineer to join our PCIe, CXL IP design team. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer. This full-time position will allow the candidate to contribute to the architecture, design of next generation IPs, targeting the latest developments in PCIe and CXL standards. This position will also be involved in prototyping these IPs on cutting edge FPGAs. The candidate will work closely with local teams as well as with multi-cultural, multi-national colleagues. Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach. We encourage employees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite, allowing for two days of remote work. Benefits include an excellent health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, an extra day of vacation per quarter, regular team lunches and breakfasts and a great team atmosphere. Responsibilities Contribute to the architecture and micro-architecture of next generation PCIe / CXL / AMBA controller IP Implement these designs in System Verilog Collaborate with the verification team to verify the IPs Participate in prototyping of the IPs in cutting edge FPGAs Qualifications RTL coding: Verilog / System Verilog Master's degree or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of experience with RTL Design Good English skills, communication skills, and willingness to work with an international team.  Additional Desirable skills: Knowledge of PCIe / CXL About Rambus Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems. Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits. At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/. #LI-HYBRID#LI-RF1Job SummaryJob ID: 2026-22932Category: Engineering