CPU ASIC Design Engineer

CPU ASIC Design Engineer Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CPU ASIC Design Engineer to join a leading semiconductor company at its prominent design center located in Cambridge, England. This position is part of a distinguished engineering team that is at the forefront of developing technology for next-generation CPUs, GPUs, ultra-low-power IoT devices, and advanced wearable platforms utilized by millions worldwide.

As a CPU ASIC Design Engineer, you will be integral to the innovation of CPU technology, collaborating with top architects and design teams to advance high-performance, low-power processor technology from the initial concept stage through to silicon delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with CPU modeling teams to assess and refine high-performance design strategies.
• Lead the development and specification of microarchitecture from initial architectural concepts to detailed implementation.
• Take ownership of RTL design and refinement, ensuring a balance between power, performance, timing, and area constraints.
• Support performance verification activities to confirm that architectural objectives are met in silicon.
• Work closely with physical design and cross-functional engineering teams to produce robust, production-ready designs.
• Contribute to decisions that significantly impact the performance and efficiency of next-generation processors.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of microprocessor architecture and principles of CPU design.
• Proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Solid foundation in logic design, timing closure, and power optimization.
• Knowledge of low-power microarchitecture techniques.
• Understanding of trade-offs and architectural strategies in high-performance CPU design.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Python.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and an annual bonus.
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge CPU technology within a globally recognized engineering team.
• Exposure to complex and innovative processor development projects.
• Visa sponsorship available for engineers currently residing in the UK.

If you are passionate about tackling complex architectural challenges and wish to influence the future of high-performance computing, this role offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of CPU design within one of the industry’s most esteemed engineering environments.

For further details, please reach out to Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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