Digital Design Engineer

Untether in Toronto

This candidate will contribute to a team developing IP for both FPGAs and ASICs. Untether's ideal candidate is a strong communicator, creative, a critical thinker, and able to analyze and resolve complex issues.
About Untether AI:

Untether AI is developing a groundbreaking new architecture that will bring neural net inference to new levels of performance and efficiency. Founded in Toronto in 2018 by a team of scientists and entrepreneurs, Untether AI’s ultra-efficient, high performance AI chips will eliminate the data movement bottleneck that costs energy and performance in traditional architectures. With the support of tier one investors, we are challenging the status quo with an architecture that is fundamentally unique. Working with us means getting the opportunity to be a part of something big - a chance to create the future of AI.
    • Design, propose and oversee the analysis/evaluation of hardware architectures
    • Design and code RTL modules written in Verilog/SystemVerilog
    • Simulate and perform hardware-based testing, debug, and verification
    • Scripting and basic software development in support of hardware design
    • Apply Agile development methodologies including code reviews, sprint planning, and frequent deployment
    • B.S, M.S, or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
    • 5+ years of experience hardware systems design, experience analyzing and improving RTL hardware performance and area as well as lab bringup
    • FPGA/ASIC development environment tools expertise, including design, implementation and debug
    • Strong knowledge with RTL programming languages Verilog/SystemVerilog (preferred), or VHDL
    • Ability to read and write code in Python (C, C++ are assets)
    • Hands on experience in PCIe PHY and controller IP integration and bringup
    • Deep experience with ASIC and FPGA programming including timing closure, resource management, and using IP libraries highly preferred
    • Experience with Agile development methodologies
    • Experience in technical leadership of small teams
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