CareerPlan

RTL core/processor Microarchitecture Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and develop next-generation AI and modem cores, focusing on high-performance, low-power CPU and AI microarchitecture.

Role type

Senior IC RTL core/processor microarchitecture engineer

Builds

Production-quality RTL for Qualcomm's Hexagon DSP cores and AI Engine

Domain

Semiconductor / CPU & AI Accelerator Microarchitecture

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog), CPU microarchitecture, PPA optimization, ISA knowledge, timing/area analysis, hardware-software co-optimization

Preferred skills

Out-of-order execution, branch prediction, memory hierarchy, multi-core systems, low-power design, synthesis/timing closure, AI accelerator experience

Technologies

Verilog, SystemVerilog

Responsibilities

Own RTL design and microarchitecture development for CPU and AI cores; Collaborate with architecture, verification, and software teams; Optimize performance, power, and area; Resolve timing and functional issues; Apply ISA knowledge to guide microarchitecture decisions; Work with compiler teams for hardware-software co-optimization

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC