About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.
Position:
RTL Design Engineers
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$100–$175/hour
Location:
Remote
Duration:
3+ months
Commitment:
40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate and enhance AI model training for digital chip design and verification.
- Design and implement RTL components using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Develop and maintain ASIC design flows including lint, synthesis, and timing analysis.
- Collaborate with architecture, verification, and implementation teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Utilize EDA tools for simulation, waveform debug, and coverage analysis.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3–10 years of experience in digital RTL design or design verification.
- Strong proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals: FSMs, datapaths, pipelines, FIFOs, arbiters, clock/reset domains, bus protocols.
- Experience with ASIC design flows and EDA tools.
- Familiarity with leveraging LLM-based tools for chip design and verification workflows.
Preferred
- Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB).
- Background in CPU, GPU/ML accelerator, networking, memory subsystem, PCIe/high-speed IO, SoC interconnect, low-power design.
- Exposure to formal verification or SV/UVM-based design verification.
Start Date
- Week of 04/23; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- AI interview based on your resume
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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