CPU Digital Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Job Description: 
Design cost effective controller with high performance, low power and small area for cellular modem. This position will work with multi-nation teams in leading-edge process node and be involved in: 
- Perform CPU development and design integration for CPU subsystem.  
- Micro-architecture and design of RISC based CPU. 
- Explore latest technologies in processor for 5G application. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
- Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering. 
- At least 3 years of CPU related Architect/RTL/Verification/Implementation design experience  
- Knowledge and practical experience with common RISC CPU architecture. 
- Ability to bring design concept to successful silicon 

Preferred Qualifications: 
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering is a PLUS. 
- 5+ years of CPU related Architect/RTL/Verification/Implementation design experience  
- Familiarity with CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge  
- Familiarity with chip digital design flow, including RTL integration, simulation, STA, clock tree, or low power design 
- Familiarity with Symmetric Multi-threading (SMT), ARM/MIPS CPUs, or RISC-V. 
- Familiarity with Symmetric Multi-processing (SMP) and Snoop-based multi-processor architecture. 
- Cross-site working experience is a PLUS. 
- Experience with Foundry, Post-Silicon, FPGA, DVT, SLT debug is a PLUS.

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About this role

Summary

Design CPU subsystems for cellular modems with focus on performance and power efficiency.

Job title

CPU Digital Design Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

semiconductors

Location requirements

Located in Sunnyvale, CA; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master degree3 yearsCPURISCdesign

Preferred skills

PhD5+ yearsmicro-architecturelow power designSMP

Specializations

CPURISC5Gdesignverification
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City