Remote 12-month contract RTL Design Engineer to own micro-architecture and RTL implementation for complex digital blocks. Requires SystemVerilog/Verilog expertise, memory controller and SoC integration experience, IP integration, multi-clock-domain design, and sign-off familiarity (CDC/RDC/lint/synthesis). Works independently and collaborates with DV for closure and debug.
Overview
Inabia is seeking an RTL Design Engineer for a fully remote 12-month contract engagement focused on custom silicon development. The ideal candidate will own the full micro-architecture and RTL design lifecycle for complex digital blocks, operating independently from day one. This role requires hands-on fluency in SystemVerilog and recent experience with memory controller design and SoC integration.
Responsibilities
- Own micro-architecture definition derived from high-level functional specifications
- Develop and implement RTL for complex digital blocks using SystemVerilog/Verilog
- Drive digital block control logic and IP integration
- Participate in subsystem-level architecture alignment discussions
- Support design sign-off activities including CDC, RDC, lint, and synthesis readiness checks
- Collaborate closely with Design Verification (DV) teams for closure and debug
- Take full project lifecycle ownership with minimal supervision
Key Qualifications
- Strong, current expertise in RTL design using SystemVerilog and/or Verilog
- Demonstrated ability to independently define micro-architecture from functional specs
- Recent hands-on experience designing custom RTL blocks such as controllers, DMAs, or SoC bus bridges
- Solid understanding of memory controllers, including HBM, DDR4, or DDR5
- Experience with SoC integration and digital subsystem design
- Proficiency with IP integration and block-level ownership
- Working knowledge of sign-off flows including CDC (Clock Domain Crossing) and RDC (Reset Domain Crossing)
- Experience designing IPs with multiple clock domains
- Ability to operate independently with no ramp-up time required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in subsystem-level RTL development
- Exposure to Die-to-Die (D2D) logic design
- Prior experience working directly with major hyperscaler silicon teams
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