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# RTL Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Electronic Design Automation, Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Verilog, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1f12ee84-8f9f-4302-9297-b1c8cf03a8e8/sr-rtl-design-engineer-silicon-engineering

## About the Role

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 5+ years of experience in RTL implementation

**PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:**

- Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
- ASIC/SoC system integration experience
- Experience with embedded CPU subsystems
- Experience with standard bus protocols (e.g. AXI, AHB, etc.)
- Experience with high speed and low power design techniques
- Scripting skills (e.g. Python, etc.)
- Experience with EDA tools such as HDL simulators and HDL Lint tools
- Team-player, can-do attitude and ability to work well in a group environment while still contributing on an individual basis
- Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills



## Description

- Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations
- Define micro-architecture, implement the RTL in Verilog/System Verilog, integrate that in top level and deliver the fully verified, synthesis/timing clean design
- Work closely with verification team to ensure all aspects of the design are covered and verified
- Provide timing constraint for those IPs and support the physical implementation team (synthesis, timing closure, formality check)
- Participate in silicon bring-up and validation




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