Hardware Engineer  
Remote  
12 months (Possibility of extension)

Job Description:
Role: DSP Hardware Architecture and Design
 
Must-Have Skills:

1. Tensilica Silicon DSP
2. Hardware design
3. Firmware optimizations

 
Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Verification
2. Synthesis

 
Years of Experience Required:

• 5+ years

Degrees/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

 
Responsibilities:

• Work with Product Hardware and Software Architecture teams to define DSP hardware architecture requirements.
• Define Tensilica DSP configuration and generate RTL.
• Work with Design and Verification teams on IP integration.
• Design optimized TIE floating-point modules and TIE operations for Tensilica DSP (area and energy optimized).
• Conduct full verification (ISS and RTL) of TIE modules and operations.
• Document usage of the developed modules and operations.

 
Typical Day-to-Day in the Role

• Work with architects to understand requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to build DSP and integrate into hardware.
• Partner with SWE to run software on the hardware.
• Measure and improve performance.

 
Key Projects:

• Custom Silicon Development: Building innovative silicon hardware solutions tailored for new wearables with embedded AI/ML acceleration.
• IP & Hardware Integration: Leading projects in selecting, acquiring, and integrating cutting-edge hardware components and IP to ensure robust performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with software, research, and product teams to deliver comprehensive hardware platforms for successful wearable launches.

 
Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in Tensilica DSP and TIE design.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE floating point specifications.
• Strong experience in floating-point RTL design.
• Minimum 5 years of RTL design experience using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Ability to write basic C codes to conduct RTL/TIE design verification.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with low-power design and optimization.
• Experience with firmware, DSP coding, and optimization.
• Experience with design synthesis and timing optimization.

 
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

 
Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects

• The Silicon AI Hardware Engineer will join a dynamic team within the Wearables organization, dedicated to pioneering breakthrough products including smart glasses and emerging wearable technologies.
• Team Mission: Develop advanced silicon hardware platforms that integrate AI/ML features to empower next-generation wearable devices.

Performance Measurement:

• Ability to deliver on time.
• Proactive configuration.
• Ability to work independently.

 
Interview Process

• Rounds: 1–2
• Type: Technical interviews
• Duration: 45 minutes

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 80.00/hr.