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BrainChip · 2 weeks ago

Digital Design Engineer (MPU)

Laguna Hills, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $170K/yr

3+ years exp

BrainChip is seeking a Digital Design Engineer to join a team working on cutting-edge and novel AI hardware. The primary job function is to design and develop digital modules from concept stage to tape-out or FPGA release, while collaborating with team members to ensure product functionality and performance.

Computer Hardware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand product requirements, gather the relevant information, and develop a solution

Specify and implement CPUs such as RISC-V in a co-processor or host role

Use RTL language to design the digital functional modules

Program, debug, and build the FPGA for system verification

Use simulation tools to check the functionalities of the designs in RTL and gate level

Collaborate with other team members to define a verification methodology and a test plan

Write clear documentation of the designs

Qualification

Embedded MPU designRISC-V architectureRTL languageVerilogSystemVerilogDigital logic designPythonShell scriptingDebugging skillsVCS/Verdi

Required

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related degree or certification required

3+ years of experience in digital logic design

Good understanding of modern computational architectures

Experience in embedded MPU design, preferably RISC-V

Fluent in Verilog and SystemVerilog

Knowledge of MPU and SRAM based SoC components and system busses (AXI, AHB, APB) is strongly desired

Knowledge of standard SoC interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc.…) and high-speed IO protocols (PCIe, USB, DDR) is a plus

Good skills in Python and shell scripting are desired

Good debugging skills, and well experienced with VCS/Verdi or similar toolsets

Company

BrainChip

BrainChip is the worldwide leader in neuromorphic Edge AI on-chip processing and learning.

Founded in 2013

Laguna Hills, California, US

51-200 employees

https://brainchip.com/

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