Sr. RTL Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Responsibilities
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations
- Define micro-architecture, implement the RTL in Verilog/System Verilog, integrate that in top level and deliver the fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design
- Work closely with verification team to ensure all aspects of the design are covered and verified
- Provide timing constraint for those IPs and support the physical implementation team (synthesis, timing closure, formality check)
- Participate in silicon bring-up and validation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 5+ years of experience in RTL implementation
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
- ASIC/SoC system integration experience
- Experience with embedded CPU subsystems
- Experience with standard bus protocols (e.g. AXI, AHB, etc.)
- Experience with high speed and low power design techniques
- Scripting skills (e.g. Python, etc.)
- Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators and HDL Lint tools
- Team-player, can-do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis
- Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Pay range: ASIC Design Engineer/Senior: $165,000.00 - $260,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.