RTL Design Engineers

Digital logic design from microarchitecture through RTL implementation, synthesis, and functional closure. Mid, Senior, and Principal-level engineers who have owned blocks and subsystems through tape-out.

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WHAT THEY DO


RTL block ownership from microarchitecture through tape-out.


Principal RTL designers at Game 7 have owned the full design lifecycle, not just written RTL that someone else closed. They make microarchitecture decisions, define micro-op pipelines, own timing closure strategy, and understand how RTL decisions ripple into physical implementation.


They've debugged synthesis surprises at 3nm and handed off clean GDSII. They do not need to be trained on your flow.




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ENGINEERING Checklist

  • Microarchitecture definition and RTL implementation for complex blocks


  • Clock domain crossing (CDC) design and verification


  • Low-power design using UPF/CPF and power intent methodology


  • RTL lint, CDC, and RDC closure using Synopsys SpyGlass


  • Logic synthesis and area/timing/power optimization


  • IP integration and subsystem assembly


  • DFT-aware RTL design (scan, ATPG, MBIST hooks)


  • RTL code review and microarchitecture documentation

Tools & Technologies


SystemVerilog  ·  Verilog  ·  Synopsys Design Compiler  ·  Cadence Genus  ·  UPF  ·  SpyGlass  ·  Tcl  ·  Python

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WE MATCH THE PROGRAM

RTL engineers across every major semiconductor vertical


The microarchitecture context changes the discipline. RTL designers for AI accelerators are optimizing for MAC array efficiency and SRAM bandwidth. Those working on automotive SoCs (ASIL-D rated) are coding for deterministic behavior and lockstep verification. In wireless, it's DSP blocks, rate converters, and FEC engines. In high-speed networking, it's 400G/800G serializer/deserializer logic and packet processing pipelines.


Game 7 RTL engineers have worked across all of these verticals. Tell us the program context and we'll match accordingly.

You’ll Find the Talent You Need with Game 7


Game 7 Staffing has years of experience as engineering recruiters for RTL Design. We deliver proven, hard-to-find, qualified professionals for a wide range of companies. 


If you are looking for a highly skilled contract engineer, tell us what you're building or give us a call at 512-592-3900 and speak to an Account Manager today.


We'll send a shortlist of 2-4 qualified engineers within days.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What's the difference between a senior and principal RTL design engineer?

    A senior RTL engineer executes well-defined blocks under architectural guidance. A principal RTL engineer defines the microarchitecture; they decide how a block is partitioned, what the interface protocol looks like, and how RTL decisions affect timing and power downstream. 

  • How long does it typically take to place an RTL design engineer?

    For most programs, Game 7 delivers a shortlist of 2–4 qualified RTL engineers within 5–7 business days. For highly specialized programs like RISC-V custom ISA extensions, advanced node (3nm/2nm) designs, or exotic memory architectures, it may take 10–14 days to surface the right candidates. We do not submit resumes that don't fit.

  • Can Game 7 place RTL engineers for short-term tape-out crunch engagements?

    Yes. Many of our RTL engagements are tape-out acceleration contracts ranging from 3 to 9 months to close a specific block or subsystem. 


    We place engineers who are experienced with high-tempo programs and don't need ramp time.

  • What process nodes do your RTL engineers have experience with?

    Our engineers have tape-out experience across nodes ranging from 28nm down to 3nm. For advanced node work (5nm and below), we specifically filter for engineers who have dealt with multi-patterning-aware RTL constraints, increased hold timing sensitivity, and the synthesis surprises that emerge at those nodes.

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You’ll Find the Talent You Need with Game 7


Game 7 Staffing has years of experience as engineering recruiters for emerging tech companies. We deliver proven, hard-to-find, qualified emerging technology professionals for a wide range of companies. 


If you are looking for a highly skilled contract engineer, give us a call at 512-592-3900 and speak to an Account Manager today!

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