Front End RTL Designer / SoC integration
Job description
Front-End RTL Designer responsible for top-level SoC and chiplet integration of AI accelerators built on Vertical Integrated Memory (VIM™) technology. The role focuses on integrating internal and third-party IPs and collaborating with verification and physical design teams to meet PPA targets.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Lead top-level SoC and chiplet integration, incorporating all internal and third-party IPs to build high-performance AI accelerators.
- Integrate proprietary Vertical Integrated Memory (VIM™) technology with compute engines to maximize throughput and bandwidth efficiency.
- Partner closely with functional verification teams to build verification environments, debug RTL issues, and ensure robust design coverage.
- Collaborate with physical design teams to optimize Power, Performance, and Area (PPA), supporting synthesis, timing closure, and floorplanning.
What we're looking for
- Solid background and experience in front-end RTL design and top-level SoC/chiplet integration.
- Degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
- Strong hard skills in RTL languages (SystemVerilog/Verilog), IP integration, and working closely with verification and physical design teams to optimize PPA (Power, Performance, Area).
- Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English with effective written and verbal communication skills.
Your team
Hardware (HW) team
A collaborative and innovative team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge AI accelerator solutions and pushing the boundaries of memory and compute integration; the role reports directly to the HW Manager.
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About Vertical Compute
Founded in October 2024 and backed by €57M in funding, Vertical Compute is an interdisciplinary team transforming breakthrough semiconductor physics into commercial reality. After 18 months of intensive R&D, the technology is validated and the company is shifting from pure R&D to active engagement with global enterprise customers, preparing for its next phase of scale and growth starting in 2027.
Mission
Solving AI compute's memory bottleneck with proprietary Vertical Integrated Memory (VIM™) chiplets, making AI hardware faster, greener, and vastly more scalable.
Key facts
- 2024
- Semiconductor / AI hardware
- Founded in October 2024
- Backed by €57M in funding
- Proprietary Vertical Integrated Memory (VIM™) chiplets
- Reached a critical inflection point after 18 months of intensive R&D
- Preparing for next phase of scale and growth starting in 2027