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Lead RTL Design Engineer

Published Date: April 01, 2026
Cerebras Systems, Sunnyvale, CA•Hybrid work
Job Description:

Cerebras Systems is at the forefront of AI technology, developing the world's largest AI chip, which is 56 times larger than traditional GPUs. Their innovative wafer-scale architecture enables unparalleled training and inference speeds, allowing users to run large-scale machine learning applications without the complexity of managing multiple GPUs. With partnerships with leading organizations like OpenAI, Cerebras is transforming AI workloads with its high-speed inference solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive all aspects of chip design, including Functional Specification, Micro-architecture, RTL development, and Synthesis.
  • Manage external ASIC vendors throughout the product development cycle.
  • Collaborate with the Physical Design team to achieve design closure and meet performance, power, and area (PPA) goals.
  • Work with Design Verification and DFT teams to ensure optimal functional and test coverage.
  • Engage with software and system teams to enhance product performance and feature set.
  • Debug silicon-level functional, timing, and power issues during silicon bring-up.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 8-15 years of experience in delivering complex, high-performance RTL designs.
  • Experience with Front End Chip integration and third-party IP integration.
  • Demonstrated experience in networking, high-performance computing, machine learning, or related fields.
  • Proven track record of successful silicon projects.
  • Experience managing external vendors.

Skills:

  • Experience with high-speed IO design and integration.
  • Knowledge of networking stacks including TCP/IP, RDMA, and Ethernet.
  • Familiarity with PCIe, CPU interfaces, and Serdes technology.
  • Proficiency in scripting tools such as Python and TCL.

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