SoC Design Engineer

About Us:

At InspireSemi, we're not just building chips; we're revolutionizing high-performance computing. Our groundbreaking architecture packs thousands of 64-bit CPU cores onto a single chip, all seamlessly connected. We're driven by a mission to make high performance computing more accessible, energy-efficient, and easier for developers to harness. Ready to make a real impact? Join our passionate team!

Why Join InspireSemi?

Be a Pioneer: Get in on the ground floor of a hypergrowth startup! You'll be part of a small, dynamic team shaping the future of computing. Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to disruptive technology. Grow With Us: Seize significant growth and development opportunities. Rewarding Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus potential, and meaningful equity. Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model (with potential for fully remote for exceptional candidates) and flexible time off.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a talented and driven SoC Design Engineer to take charge of the front-end design and integration of our cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC). This is a hands-on role where you'll work on everything from our RISC-V CPU cores and network integration to potentially shaping our core architecture and cache hierarchy.

What You'll Do:

Spearhead system-level design: Own the specification, RTL, and documentation. Integrate key components: Integrate memory, PCIe, networking controllers, PHYs, and other IP. Master timing, power, and clocks: Develop timing constraints and plan power/clock domains. Ensure quality: Perform linting and front-end verification (RTL, constraints, CDC, etc.). Optimize for performance: Drive synthesis and PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization. Collaborate across teams: Work closely with physical design on floorplanning and signoff, and with verification on testbenches and debugging. Innovate our workflows: Continuously improve our build flows and automation. Mentor and lead: Guide junior engineers and contractors.

What You Bring:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. 7+ years of solid experience in SoC design, especially with datacenter CPUs or accelerators. Top-notch RTL design skills using SystemVerilog. A deep understanding of computer system architecture. Expertise in common bus protocols (like AXI, AHB, PCIe, DDR4/5). Strong scripting/programming abilities (Python, C/C++, TCL). Familiarity with tools like git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. Excellent communication and teamwork skills – you thrive in collaborative environments!

Bonus Points:

Experience with the Cadence EDA toolchain (Genus, Xcelium, Conformal, Innovus). Knowledge of CPU core architecture, especially RISC-V ISA. Understanding of coherent cache systems and Networks-on-Chip. Experience with low-power design techniques. Familiarity with DFT insertion and ATPG (Modus). Experience with FPGA prototyping.

If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of computing and working on truly innovative technology in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you!