Lead RTL Design Engineer

Cerebras Systems

$175K — $275K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8-15 years of experience in RTL design
  • Experience in Front End Chip integration and third-party IP integration
  • Experience in networking, high-performance computing, or machine learning
  • Proven track record of multiple successful silicon deliveries
  • Experience managing external ASIC vendors
  • Familiarity with high-speed IO design/integration
  • Knowledge in networking protocols like TCP/IP, RDMA, and Ethernet
  • Understanding of PCIe, CPU interfaces, and Serdes technology
  • Proficient in scripting tools such as Python and TCL

Responsibilities

  • Drive chip design, including functional specification and micro-architecture
  • Manage external ASIC vendor throughout product development
  • Collaborate with physical design team for design closure and PPA goals
  • Work with design verification and DFT teams to ensure optimal functional and test coverage
  • Collaborate with software and system teams for performance optimization
  • Debug silicon-level issues during bring-up
  • Integrate high-speed IO into designs

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology
  • Collaborative and innovative team culture
  • Access to advanced design tools and methodologies
  • Potential for equity and performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
About The Role

As a lead front-end design engineer, you will be a key part of the world-class team designing and developing the next generations of the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE).

This role requires deep expertise in RTL design and integration, with a strong focus on delivering high-performance, power-efficient, and scalable solutions. The role also requires close collaboration and management of external ASIC vendor. You will collaborate closely with the design verification, physical design, software and system teams to bring innovative semiconductor architectures from concept to production, addressing the unique challenges of building WSE systems.

Responsibilities
  • Drive all aspects of chip design, including Functional Specification, Micro-architecture, RTL development, Synthesis.
  • Managing external ASIC vendor through product development cycle.
  • Work closely with PD team members for design closure to meet PPA goals.
  • Work closely with Design verification and DFT teams for achieving the best functional and test coverage.
  • Work with software and system teams to understand opportunities to deliver optimal performance and feature set for the product.
  • Debug silicon-level functional, timing, and power issues during bring up.

Requirements
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Can work in a hybrid work environment.
  • 8-15 years of experience in delivering complex, high performance high quality RTL designs.
  • Experience with Front End Chip integration and third-party IP integration.
  • Demonstrated experience in networking, high-performance computing, machine learning or related fields.
  • Proven track record of multiple silicon success.
  • Experience collaborating and managing external vendors.
  • Experience with designing/integrating high speed IO.
  • Networking stack experience including TCP/IP, RDMA and Ethernet.
  • Knowledge of PCIe, CPU interfaces and Serdes technology.
  • Working knowledge of scripting tools : Python, TCL.

Assets
  • Experience with FPGA development toolchain, including Place and Route, Floor planning and Timing Analysis is a plus.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $275,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

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