Senior RTL Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior RTL Design Engineer

Role Summary

Architect, design, and implement high-performance digital logic for SoC and IP blocks. Work with architecture, verification, physical design, and firmware teams to deliver production-quality silicon and take blocks from concept through integration and tape-out.

Focused on RTL/SystemVerilog development, optimization for power, performance and area, and cross-team delivery.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 2–4 years of SoC or IP design experience (per posting).

Responsibilities

Main technical responsibilities and team interactions.

• Develop micro-architecture specifications from system-level requirements.
• Implement synthesizable RTL in SystemVerilog/Verilog and own blocks through integration and tape-out.
• Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA) through architectural and synthesis-driven iteration.
• Integrate IP blocks into larger subsystems and SoCs; collaborate with backend teams for timing closure and physical feasibility.
• Drive design reviews, produce documentation, and maintain lifecycle design quality processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.
• Perform work in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 2–4 years of SoC or IP design experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog and/or synthesizable SystemVerilog.
• Strong understanding of fundamental digital design concepts and AMBA protocols.
• Experience with SoC designs taken through to tape-out and strong debugging skills.
• Experience optimizing designs for PPA and collaborating with physical design teams.
• Fluent written and verbal English.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with CPU, DSP, networking, or security IP blocks.
• Python or other scripting experience and workflow automation.
• Project management, planning, and organizational skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.