RTL Design Engineer, TPU Compute
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Sunnyvale, CA · Posted October 31, 2026
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November 2026
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among mechanical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineers: 8% (little observed).
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About the job
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience with digital design experience using SystemVerilog RTL. Experience with Computer Architecture.