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CPU RTL Engineer

Akeana
April 20, 2026
On-site
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

The CPU RTL Engineer will work within a small team focused on processor design at Akeana. The team has extensive experience in processor architecture and development, presenting an opportunity to contribute significantly to design work.

Experience Level

Mid-level

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include:

  • Working on RTL design with a focus on micro-architecture development, pipelining, timing closure, power and area.
  • Interacting with Architecture, Verification, and Physical Design teams.
  • Owning key components of the design process.

Requirements

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Strong background in RTL design.
  • Experience in processor architecture (RISC-V, ARM, MIPS, x86).
  • Previous experience in processor design is a plus.
  • Experience with execution units and caches is desirable.

Education Requirements

Not specified.


About the Company

Company: Akeana

Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA, USA

Akeana is a start-up specializing in processor design, with a team experienced in developing state-of-the-art products. Their expertise spans multiple architectures, including Risc-V, ARM, and x86, with backgrounds from prominent companies in the semiconductor industry. Funded by top-tier venture capitalists and industry leaders, Akeana focuses on innovative RTL design and micro-architecture development.

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Date Posted: 2026-04-20