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Software R&D Engineer, RTL Optimization Tools

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $136,000–$136,000🗓 2026-06-11 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop highly optimized internal EDA tools for large-scale RTL quality, timing, and power optimization by fusing parallel computing, machine learning, and novel algorithms.

Role type

Senior IC CAD Software Engineer (RTL Optimization)

Builds

Internal EDA tools for hardware design productivity

Domain

Semiconductor / VLSI / EDA

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++ algorithm development, graph traversal, pattern matching, RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog), logic synthesis, static timing analysis, machine learning (LLMs, GNNs, Reinforcement Learning), high-performance software design

Preferred skills

SOC/IP integration, DFT, clock distribution, power gating, Verific, Espresso, SAT solvers, combinatorial optimization

Technologies

C++, Verilog, SystemVerilog, LLMs, GNNs, GANs, Verific, Espresso

Responsibilities

Invent methods for parallel RTL traversal and analysis; devise strategies for analyzing RTL impact on latency and power; explore ML techniques for RTL modification; develop high-performance algorithms for logic synthesis and technology mapping; drive the roadmap for increasing hardware design productivity

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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