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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # RTL Design Engineer - **Company:** Snap Inc. - **Location:** Eindhoven, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Regression Testing, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Git, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Code Inspection, Software Coding - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A2858235400B475EAC8A1184FFE74FC5/job/ ## About the Role * Ample hands-on experience with state-of-the-art RTL design methodologies and languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL) * Experience with all aspects of DfX, such as testability, MBIST+Repair, yield enhancement, test patterns, memory ECC, and debug infrastructure * Solid programming and scripting skills (2+ years of e.g. C, C++, Python) * Proactive, flexible, team player with can-do attitude and excellent problem analysis skills * Proven experience in process development and documentation * Excellent written and verbal English communication, * MSc degree in related field such as electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience * 5+ years of experience in RTL hardware design and/or verification, * Analyzing coverage results * Experience in designing CPUs, GPUs, or NPUs * Experience in designing components of image signal processing or computer vision solutions * Understanding of physical aspects of silicon design, i.e. impact of design choices on timing, area, and power consumption * Working knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, neuromorphic compute * Experience with common requirement management practices, software engineering tools such as Git, etc. * A passion for Snapchat and creativity! ## Description We build Artificial Intelligence as close to natural as it gets. AI that feels alive. We deliver brain-inspired chips that behave like humans do. AI that makes machines assisting humans act, and react, in real time. AI that optimizes energy and maximizes efficiency, saving time, money, and vital natural resources. Welcome to an AI-Ready future! You will be responsible for micro-architecting, designing, implementing and debugging our IP designs, in close cooperation with our architecture and verification team. You will be part of a highly diverse international team of skilled engineers and scientists, and you are expected to be a key driver of the team's further growth. In addition, your role will involve: * Design and implement our state-of-the-art artificial intelligence IPs for wearable devices that lead to exciting launches of hardware at Snap * Implement the steps in the development cycle of our IPs (micro architecture definition, RTL design, gate-level synthesis, PPA optimisation) * Debugging the design, in close collaboration with the verification team * Develop and maintain flows for regression tests, synthesis, linting, power analysis etc * Analyse code coverage and provide feedback to the verification team to achieve coverage closure * Work in close collaboration with our other R&D departments who work on neural network design and optimisation, AI compilers, and operating systems * Be an integral part of a highly diverse international team of skilled engineers and scientists, and a key driver of the team's further growth * Author clear and comprehensive documentation ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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