# CPU Physical Design (RTL Feasibility ) at NUVACORE

- Company: NUVACORE
- What the company does: NUVACORE builds for the stratosphere. Maximum performance. Absolute area efficiency. No compromise. A general-purpose CPU core designed to excel everywhere, from core infrastructure to advanced AI systems, including the continuous demands of agentic computing. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.nuvacore.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $140K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/nuvacore/6e5a5d5d-ffd5-4e1a-9d06-b12b808600dc
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nuvacore-cpu-physical-design-rtl-feasibility/

## About the role

As a CPU Physical Design (PD) Engineer, you will participate in the following : Lead RTL/micro-architecture feasibility studies, providing actionable feedback to design teams.

## What they're looking for

- Hold a BS or MS degree with 12+ years of experience (for Lead roles) or 5+ years of experience (for Individual Contributor roles) in CPU physical design
- Strong foundation in CPU micro-architecture (µArch) concepts and design principles
- Experience in CPU RTL feasibility, including RTL synthesis and floorplanning
- Deep expertise in timing analysis and timing ECO
- Proficiency with Synopsys or Cadence EDA tools for PD in CPU design context
- Demonstrated history of successful production tapeouts

Tags: PHYSICAL DESIGN