(Sr./Staff) NPU Design Engineer

Responsibilities • Develop design requirements for an NPU based on system-level specifications. • Being part of modelling the performance of the NPU module and its data transaction throughput. • Microarchitecture design and RTL coding using Verilog / System Verilog HDL for various sub-blocks of the NPU. • Understanding the mathematics of different convolution operators including different arithmetic formats (fixed point and floating point) • Estimate, measure and optimize PPA (Performance / Power / Area) to meet key objectives and results. • Optimizing micro-architecture design for low power and area is required. • Work closely with verification engineers to ensure comprehensive testing and debug any issues. • Support integration into the overall system, conducting design checks, and addressing lint/timing/CDC issues. • Collaborate with software teams to assist in compiler and toolchain development and their debugging. • Produce clear and concise design documentation. Requirements • 5+ years of digital design with at least 2 to 3 years of SoC design experience is preferred. • At least one cycle of NPU design completion experience is required. • Hands on experience in digital design is a must. • Experience in microarchitecture design, and RTL coding with Verilog/ System-Verilog. • Experience in synthesis, with analysis of power, timing and area. • Disciplined, quality-minded, and highly driven for excellence. • Excellent team player and good communication skills. • MSEE/BSEE in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. • Understanding of convolution operator and number system is required. • Candidates with relevant experiences would be offered as Senior, taking on higher responsibilities. • Experience in UVM verification methodology is a plus. • A plus to have SoC design experience. • Experience with optimizing micro-architectures for low-power and low-area is a plus. • Knowledge in deep learning algorithms such as CNN / Transformer is a plus. • Experience with past design experience with NPU / GPU / DSP design is a plus. • Experience with ARM or RISC-V processor systems is a plus. • Passionate and strong in general programming is a plus.