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Director, CPU RTL Design Engineering

California, United StatesRemoteFull-time2026-09-25 → 2026-10-22
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead a high-performing team designing state-of-the-art x86 microprocessors and drive RTL design for future CPU generations.

Role type

Senior IC technical leader (CPU RTL Design Engineering)

Builds

Next-generation x86 microprocessors for server, desktop, and laptop markets

Domain

Semiconductor / CPU Design

Required skills

RTL design, computer architecture, processor pipeline, memory hierarchy, Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), silicon development lifecycle, team leadership, project management

Preferred skills

Leading silicon design through tapeout, resolving complex engineering challenges, scripting/automation (Ruby, Python, Perl), collaboration with architecture/verification/physical design teams

Technologies

Verilog, SystemVerilog, Python, Ruby, Perl, RTL synthesis tools, EDA tools

Responsibilities

Leading and coordinating RTL design engineers across multiple design blocks, driving project design goals and dependencies with architects and DV teams, implementing strategy for quality and cost-effective solutions, resolving complex design problems, participating in technical reviews of specifications and design plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership