Processor IP Core Design Engineer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Implement pipeline stages, branch predictors, load-store units and caches in RTL.
• Optimise critical paths and area through microarchitecture changes.
• Add ISA extensions such as vector, cryptography and custom instructions.
• Collaborate with physical design on frequency and floorplan.
• Support performance modelling correlation against RTL.
• Resolve RTL bugs found in verification, emulation or silicon.
• Document configuration options and integration requirements.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • CPU core RTL
   • Microarchitecture documentation
   • Timing and PPA reports
   • Integration collateral
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work