At a Glance
- Tasks: Design cutting-edge CPU cores and tackle complex architectural challenges.
- Company: Leading semiconductor company at the forefront of CPU innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, share options, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Relocation support and visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.
- Why this job: Shape the future of computing and collaborate with top industry engineers.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in RTL design with strong skills in Verilog or SystemVerilog.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Staff/Senior Staff RTL Design Engineer - CPU This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global pioneer in next-generation processor technology.
My client is a leading semiconductor company at the forefront of CPU innovation, developing advanced compute platforms that are shaping the future of high-performance computing.
With significant investment, an ambitious product roadmap, and technically challenging projects, this is an environment where engineers have the opportunity to solve complex problems and influence the future of processor design.
Their technology enables some of the world's most demanding applications across artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data centres, mobile, and consumer electronics.
Built around a highly scalable, open processor architecture, they are redefining modern chip design by giving customers greater flexibility while delivering exceptional performance and power efficiency.
As the business continues to grow globally, they are looking for a Staff/Senior Staff RTL Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of world-class processors.
The Role As a Staff/Senior Staff RTL Design Engineer, you will join a team of highly talented engineers responsible for designing industry-leading CPU cores.
You'll work across the full design lifecycle, contributing to cutting-edge processor development and collaborating with world-class architects and design engineers on technically demanding projects.
Core Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience). 6+ years' experience in RTL design.
Academic or commercial experience in CPU RTL design.
Strong RTL design skills using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL.
A solid software engineering background, including experience with: Object-oriented and functional programming paradigms – C, C++, Python Compiler infrastructures, particularly domain-specific languages (DSLs).
Test-driven development and writing adaptive unit tests.
Excellent attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality, robust designs.
Desirable Experience Knowledge of RISC-V architecture.
Expertise in one or more CPU microarchitecture areas, including: Instruction Fetch Instruction Decode Register Renaming Instruction Scheduling Vector Processing Load-Store Units Knowledge of verification methodologies, including testbench development, UVM, and functional coverage.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to work on technology that is helping shape the future of compute.
You'll collaborate with some of the industry's leading CPU engineers, tackle challenging architectural problems, and contribute to products that will power tomorrow's AI, cloud, automotive, and embedded systems.
The engineering culture is highly collaborative, technically focused, and gives engineers genuine ownership over their work while encouraging innovation and continuous learning.
Package Alongside a highly competitive base salary, you can expect: Annual bonus Company share options/equity Comprehensive benefits package The opportunity to work on world-leading processor technology with exceptional career development prospects Relocation support is available for experienced CPU design engineers across Europe.
Visa sponsorship is also available for exceptional candidates both within and outside the United Kingdom.
Staff RTL Design Engineer employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Our client is an exceptional employer located just outside Cambridge, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation in advanced communications technology for defence and aerospace. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides access to state-of-the-art RF laboratories and a variety of challenging projects, ensuring that engineers can take ownership of their work while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes a profit-related bonus and generous holiday allowance. This is a unique opportunity for RF Communications Engineers to thrive in a collaborative culture that values technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
