Senior RTL Design Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)
GlobalFoundries•Richardson, TX
•$106,000 - $184,000
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior RTL Design Engineer to join our silicon development team. In this role, you will architect, design and implement high‑performance digital logic for advanced SoC and IP‑level designs. You will work closely with architecture, verification, physical design, and firmware teams to deliver production‑quality hardware. This position is ideal for an engineer with technical expertise in RTL development, strong problem‑solving skills, and a passion for building industry‑leading silicon.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
- 2-4 Years in SoC or IP design.
- Expertise in Verilog and/or the synthesizable subset of SystemVerilog
- Strong understanding of fundamental design concepts.
- Strong understanding of AMBA protocols.
- Excellent debugging skills.
- Experience in an SoC design being taken all the way through to tape-out.
- Fluency in English Language – written & verbal
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CPU, DSP, networking, or security IP blocks.
- Experience automating workflows.
- Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages.
- Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop micro‑architecture specifications based on system‑level requirements.
- Implement high‑quality RTL using SystemVerilog.
- Own blocks from concept through integration and tape‑out.
- Optimize designs for power, performance, area (PPA) through architectural improvements and synthesis‑driven iteration.
- Integrate IP blocks into larger subsystems and SoCs.
- Collaborate with backend teams to ensure design closure, timing convergence, and physical feasibility.
- Drive design reviews, documentation, and lifecycle design quality processes.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity in the workplace
- Attraction and retention of highly qualified people
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
