Senior Hardware Engineer (RTL / High-Level Synthesis)

The role

This role focuses on HLS integration and RTL code generation. You will architect and expand capabilities to create production-ready RTL from high-level algorithm descriptions.

What you will do

• Develop C++ and post-HLS readability and optimization passes to produce human-auditable RTL
• Leveraging Agentic AI and verification capability within Code Metal
• Contribute to CI/CD qualification including automated RTL simulation, functional verification, and regression testing

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with writing RTL code or using High-Level Synthesis, including at least one commercial HLS tool (Catapult, Vitis HLS, Stratus, or equivalent)
• Solid hardware modeling background regarding fixed-point arithmetic, bit-accurate types, synthesis pragmas and modeling trade-offs
• Scripting experience in Python for development, toolchain automation and testing
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with simulation and functional verification flows

Nice to have

• Interest in or familiarity with LLM-assisted code transformation and readability tooling
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD environments

Benefits

• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with 5% matching
• Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

Before you apply

• US Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance

About the company

Code Metal is the leader in automated software engineering. The company uses formal methods to ensure code is provably correct.