Job Description

NextSilicon is a swiftly growing unicorn startup that is reimagining high-performance computing. Our pioneering RISC-V and accelerator coprocessor vastly accelerates supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC and AI to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all advanced research fields.

We are looking for an experienced, talented CPU ASIC front-end design expert and technical lead. In this role, you will take part in developing cutting-edge high performance best in class RISC-V CPU, from definition stage through planning stage and the development of new features while solving challenging implementation problems and ending in successful tape-out and product bring-up .

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

• Professionalism We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
• Unity Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
• Impact We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in complex ASIC designs
• VLSI expert with a deep understanding of chip architecture and design flows
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to drive colleagues to achieve the project goals
• Experience in design for timing and power
• Experience working with various front-end tools and flows (CDC, LINT, Synthesis, etc)
• Experience in high frequency or CPU design - an advantage

Responsibilities

• Learn high performance RISC-V Arch and algorithms
• Define and drive the design of advanced and super complexed blocks from micro-architecture phase to tape out.
• Work closely with various teams to drive execution (SW, Architecture, verification, BE, FPGA, postSi etc)
• Devise execution indicators and monitor and report execution progress to enable prioritization and clear decision making