Neuromorphic Front-End Silicon Lead
Core
Lead design and verification of neuromorphic chiplets and IP for physical AI systems, translating hardware innovations into manufacturable silicon.
Role type
Principal silicon design and verification lead (neuromorphic accelerators)
Builds
Neuromorphic chiplets and IP for physical AI systems
Domain
Semiconductor hardware / Neuromorphic computing / AI accelerators
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog), ASIC flows (synthesis, timing closure, CDC/RDC, formal, DFV), SoC integration, high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe/UCIe), memory controllers, microarchitecture design, team leadership
Preferred skills
Asynchronous design, custom memory/circuit co-design, advanced packaging (chiplets, UCIe, 2.5D/3D), FPGA prototyping, low-power (UPF) methods, security features (Root of Trust, secure boot)
Technologies
Verilog, SystemVerilog, UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet, FPGA, UPF
Responsibilities
Engage with architects and AI researchers to translate hardware innovations into microarchitectures; Lead design implementation and verification through post-silicon validation; Partner with physical/custom design engineers to prototype blocks and co-design circuits; Evaluate and integrate internal and external IP; Work with software and systems teams for pre-silicon enablement; Mentor engineers and strengthen design practices
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship