Staff RTL Design & Architecture Engineer

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor corporation based in Santa Clara, California, offering high-performance FPGA solutions. Achronix is the only supplier to have both high-performance and high-density standalone FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions in high-volume production. The Achronix FPGA and eFPGA IP offerings are further enhanced by ready-to-use PCIe accelerator cards targeting AI, ML, networking and data center applications. All Achronix products are supported by best-in-class EDA software tools.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to the Architecture, design, verification and silicon validation of high-performance SoCs

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for SoC front end architecture and design, defining microarchitecture specifications
• Perform RTL coding using SystemVerilog and/or Verilog. Perform feasibility study on different third party IP and integrate IP at the SoC level
• Develop IP. Work closely with verification team and help define test plan, run tests and debug designs
• Lead the performance model development. Participate in design reviews of hardware systems and related software systems
• Run Lint, CDC, Synthesis, STA and formal verification tools. Work closely with backend team on floorplan, constraints definition and timing analysis
• Support FPGA prototyping and post-silicon system bring-up
• Collaborate with internal and external team members on architectural decisions, development flows and methodologies

Required Skills

• Expert RTL developer having experience with SystemVerilog, ASIC techniques and design flows, including synthesis and timing closure
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience with one or more of the following technology areas:
  • High speed I/O and SerDes
  • Ethernet, including high-speed links (100 Gbps+) and priority-based flow control (PFC)
  • NoC design SoC protocols, such as CHI, AXI, ACE, APB, etc.
  • CPU microarchitecture (e.g., x86, ARM, SPARC, MIPS, RISC-V, POWER) and/or coherent caching systems
  • Inter-device protocols (e.g., PCIe, CXL)
• Experience with one or more industry standard (or proprietary) interconnect technologies (e.g., AMBA, CHI, CCIX, CXL, etc.)
• Post-silicon validation and debug experience
• FPGA design experience is a plus
• Knowledge of low-power design, tools and methodologies, including power intent UPF specifications, a plus

Education and Experience

• BS with 8+ years of experience or MS with 6+ years of experience or PhD with 3+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer or related equivalent
• At least 5 years of RTL design experience related to SOC/ASIC design

The compensation range for this position is $160,000–$200,000. Salary ranges dependent on experience and location.