Company Description

Cambridge Terahertz is a rapidly growing, venture-backed semiconductor company spun out of MIT, based in Sunnyvale, California. Recently featured in MIT News and Techcrunch, the company’s novel Terahertz imaging technology enables a wide range of impactful use cases. A true “white space” technology on the frontier of imaging technology, we are developing a silicon-based extensible imaging platform to save and improve lives across broad swaths of society. Our world-class team includes some of the best minds in RF and THz and is passionate, fast-paced and values taking on the most difficult technical challenges. We foster a creative culture that focuses on the team with strong values on self-growth and learning, and using technology to enrich lives. This is an excellent and unique opportunity for an engineer who is seeking a challenging and dynamic role in a fast-paced startup environment.

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Verilog RTL Design Engineer to join our ASIC development team in Sunnyvale, CA on a temporary basis for a 1-2 month project (in-person preferred, remote OK). In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance digital logic for ASICs, with a focus on memory controllers and serial interfaces such as SPI.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize RTL code in Verilog for ASIC implementation
Develop testbenches to validate system functionality and performance
Design and implement memory controllers for SRAM memory
Create efficient and robust serial interfaces, including SPI and other protocols
Perform functional and timing simulations to verify design correctness
Collaborate with system architects to define and refine design specifications
Work closely with physical design and verification teams to ensure successful tape-out
Participate in design reviews and contribute to documentation efforts
Debug and resolve design issues throughout the development process

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in RTL design using Verilog for ASIC development
Strong knowledge of digital design principles and computer architecture
Proven experience designing memory controllers (eg SRAM) for ASICs
Expertise in implementing serial interfaces, particularly SPI
Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, simulation, and timing analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities and teamwork orientation
Knowledge of UVM and formal verification methodologies is beneficial

The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are excited about pushing the boundaries of ASIC design and contributing to cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply.

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RTL Design Engineer (Temp 1-2mo)