RTL Design Engineer, Hardware
Hybrid (Austin, TX / Palo Alto, CA), Remote$200k - $420kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
RTL Design Engineer role at River AI focusing on architecting and implementing high-performance custom silicon for AI accelerators and related SoC components, collaborating across compiler, performance modeling, verification, and physical design teams.
Responsibilities
- Architecture & Micro-architecture: Create high-level architectural specifications as well as detailed micro-architectural designs for AI hardware subsystems.
- RTL Development: Design and implement complex logic using System Verilog, focusing on pipelines, throughput vs latency tradeoffs, and power efficient data paths.
- Physical Design Integration: Collaborate with the backend team on synthesis, floorplanning, and power analysis. Drive and analyze static timing analysis (STA) to resolve timing violations and ensure the design meets target frequencies.
- Performance Integration: Collaborate with the compiler, performance modeling, and software team to identify bottlenecks in the micro-architecture, architecture, ISA, kernels, and all the way up to the full system and end applications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, and 5+ years practical industry experience working with advanced process nodes (7nm or below).
- Deep hands-on proficiency with industry-standard RTL, synthesis, physical design, and timing tools (e.g., System Verilog, VCS/Verdi, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime).
- Expert knowledge in Computer Architecture of at least one style of chip, including SoCs, CPUs, GPUs, or AI accelerators
- Proven track record of functional and performant silicon delivery, including experience in ECOs and reliable silicon at scale.
- A highly collaborative mindset to push boundaries and co-design effectively with other engineers.
Skills
Required:System VerilogSynthesis, physical design, timing analysisComputer ArchitectureCollaboration across teams
Nice to have:Post-Silicon debugging (preferred)Programming for debugging and models
Benefits
- River AI offers generous health, dental, and vision benefits, unlimited PTO, and relocation support as needed.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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