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Posted May 30, 2026

RTL Design Engineer - AI Tools | Upto $175/hr

About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: RTL Design Engineers Type: Contract Compensation: $100–$175/hour Location: Remote Duration: 3+ months Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Evaluate and enhance AI model training for digital chip design and verification. • Design and implement RTL components using Verilog/SystemVerilog. • Develop and maintain ASIC design flows including lint, synthesis, and timing analysis. • Collaborate with architecture, verification, and implementation teams to ensure seamless integration. • Utilize EDA tools for simulation, waveform debug, and coverage analysis. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance. Qualifications Must-Have • 3–10 years of experience in digital RTL design or design verification. • Strong proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and UVM. • Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals: FSMs, datapaths, pipelines, FIFOs, arbiters, clock/reset domains, bus protocols. • Experience with ASIC design flows and EDA tools. • Familiarity with leveraging LLM-based tools for chip design and verification workflows. Preferred • Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB). • Background in CPU, GPU/ML accelerator, networking, memory subsystem, PCIe/high-speed IO, SoC interconnect, low-power design. • Exposure to formal verification or SV/UVM-based design verification. Start Date • Week of 04/23; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,