CPU Micro Architect / Logic Designer

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nVentana is well-funded and backed by some of the largest strategic investors in the industry with the goal of building best-in-class CPU cores for cloud, enterprise, 5G, and Edge computing. We invite you to join the revolution and contribute to one of the Hottest Semiconductor startups in the industry.

nCPU Micro Architect /Logic Designer Responsibilities:

• nDevelop and refine microarchitecture, write design specifications, and deliver and maintain RTL for CPU Core and/or system-level sub-units
• nWork with physical design engineers to physically realize Core/subsystem RTL using deep sub-micron process technologies
• nWork with design verification/validation engineers to effectively test and debug Core/subsystem-level RTL in simulation, prototyping platforms, and silicon
• nHelp model, analyze, debug, and address performance issues and opportunities

nQualifications Required:

• n8+ years industry experience working on RTL for high performance CPU or GPU, memory subsystem, or related system-level designs
• nBachelors or Masters degree in related engineering field
• nAbility to work independently and across geographies
• nStrong domain knowledge of computer architecture

nSkills Desired:

• nVerilog/SystemVerilog development experience
• nIndustry experience with CPU microarchitecture (e.g. x86, ARM, SPARC, MIPS, RISC-V, POWER) and/or coherent caching systems
• nExperience with high frequency design considerations (timing, power, multiple clock domains, etc.)
• nExperience with typical front-end tools including: Verilog simulators, waveform viewers, and linting tools, as well as logic synthesis and place and route
• nExperience in compiled and/or interpreted (Python, perl) languages
• nUnit or feature ownership throughout the project lifecycle
• nPost-silicon validation
• nBachelors or Masters degree in computer science or related engineering fields

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