RTL Design Engineer

Delos Data

Senior RTL Design Engineer designing and implementing high-quality RTL for complex digital systems at a stealth-mode AI startup. Collaborating with teams on architecture, verification, and physical design.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement RTL for complex digital subsystems using Verilog/SystemVerilog
Translate architectural specifications into clean, efficient, and scalable microarchitectures
Collaborate with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to ensure design correctness and closure
Develop high-quality, reusable RTL with strong coding standards and documentation
Perform linting, CDC analysis, and ensure synthesis readiness of designs
Support integration and debug of RTL in simulation and early silicon environments
Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on architecture and implementation tradeoffs
Work with verification teams to ensure comprehensive functional coverage
Assist in timing closure and support backend teams as needed
Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies, flows, and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in RTL design
Strong hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
Solid understanding of synchronous digital design and microarchitecture principles
Experience with simulation and debug tools (e.g., VCS, Questa, Verdi, DVE)
Familiarity with synthesis, timing, and physical design constraints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
High attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality design outcomes
Ability to work independently and manage tasks to completion

Benefits

Comp & perks

meaningful equity
health insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

RTL designVerilogSystemVerilogmicroarchitecturelintingCDC analysissynthesis readinesstiming closurefunctional coveragedigital design

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailindependencetask managementcollaboration