# Lead RTL Engineer (CPU & Processor Design)

> Gramian Consulting Group · United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-06-05

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Partnerships

## Description

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

**Role Overview**

We are partnering with an innovative semiconductor company developing next-generation compute technologies. The team is building advanced processor architectures and is seeking an experienced RTL leader to drive implementation from architectural specification through tapeout.

We are looking for a hands-on Lead RTL Engineer with deep expertise in **CPU and processor design**, **SystemVerilog**, **microarchitecture**, and **silicon development flows**. This role combines technical leadership with individual contribution, requiring ownership of RTL implementation, synthesis, timing closure, and coordination across architecture, verification, and physical design teams. You will play a key role in driving the path from RTL development to successful GDSII handoff.

**CONTRACT:** long-term engagement Contractor or FTE (depending on the country)

**COMMITMENT:** Full-time

**LOCATION:** Remote or Hybrid — Preference for Austin, Texas (USA) and Bengaluru (India); exceptional candidates worldwide will be considered

**PROCESS:** Introductory Call → Interest Check Form → Three Client Interview Stages

**NOTES:** Candidates must have led RTL development for processor, CPU, DSP, or datapath-intensive silicon programs through tapeout.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Design original competition-level mathematics problems
-   Create challenging reasoning tasks across Algebra, Number Theory, Combinatorics, and Geometry
-   Write complete, rigorous, and self-contained mathematical solutions
-   Use LaTeX to properly document mathematical expressions and proofs
-   Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and logical consistency
-   Identify reasoning errors, incorrect assumptions, and gaps in proofs
-   Classify problems by topic, difficulty, and mathematical domain
-   Contribute to the development of advanced mathematical evaluation benchmarks
-   Collaborate with reviewers to improve quality and consistency of evaluations

## Requirements

-   7+ years of RTL design experience using SystemVerilog
-   Proven experience leading RTL development for processor, CPU, DSP, or datapath-intensive designs
-   Experience delivering at least one silicon tapeout through GDSII handoff
-   Strong synthesis and timing closure experience using industry-standard EDA tools
-   Deep understanding of microarchitecture and hardware design principles
-   Experience with advanced semiconductor process technologies (28nm or below preferred)
-   Ability to lead engineering teams while remaining highly hands-on technically
-   Strong communication and technical leadership skills

## Apply

[Apply at Gramian Consulting Group](https://apply.workable.com/gramian/j/CD49456C66/apply)

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