Globalfoundries

Overview

We are seeking an experienced CPU IP Design Engineer responsible for defining, leading, and owning RTL development of our latest AI-enabled RISC-V CPU core.

About Globalfoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Master’s with 10+ years of experience, PhD 5+ years of work experience
• Hands-on working knowledge of the pipeline stages of an in-order or out-of-order high-performance CPU core
• Thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture including expertise in one or more areas
• Knowledge of Cache coherency and memory consistency
• Knowledge of System Verilog, Verilog and/or VHDL
• Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
• Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the micro-architecture and design of critical blocks of the CPU core
• Design of RISC-V Vector CPU core and its custom extensions
• Design of AI-enabled Matrix engine to augment the Vector CPU
• Explore high-performance strategies working with the CPU modeling team
• Perform Microarchitecture development and specification- from early high-level architectural exploration, through microarchitectural research and arrive at detailed specifications
• Configure Design Features Development, assessment, and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area, and timing goals
• Perform Functional verification support and assist in the design verification strategy
• Assist with the verification of RTL design performance goals