About Us: Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain’s mechanisms for processing fast data streams from sensors, enabling complex turn-key sensor analytics functionalities, with 10,000x higher performance per watt than competing solutions. Innatera's technology serves as a critical enabler for next-generation use cases in the IoT, wearable, embedded, and automotive domains.

We’re looking for a Staff Digital Design Engineer to take technical ownership of RISC-V-based CPU architecture and subsystem integration in our next-generation neuromorphic SoCs.

In this high-impact role, you’ll lead the design and implementation of advanced CPU cores and digital IPs, from high-level specification to final sign-off. You’ll be instrumental in driving architectural decisions, RTL development, and SoC integration, while collaborating closely with verification, backend, and software teams.

We will trust you with:

Your experience includes:

• 7+ years of experience in digital design, with a strong focus on CPU architecture and micro-architecture development;
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing RISC-V based CPU cores (e.g., custom cores, modifications to open-source cores);
• Deep understanding of CPU pipeline stages, memory hierarchies (caches, MMU), interrupt handling, and bus interfaces related to CPU design;
• Expertise in RTL coding (Verilog/System Verilog) and debugging for complex digital modules, particularly CPU designs;
• Strong knowledge of SoC architecture and subsystem integration, specifically concerning CPU integration;

What you need to succeed:

• Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, particularly in the context of complex CPU architectures;
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, particularly in cross-functional team environments;
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude toward learning and innovation, especially in the evolving landscape of CPU design and RISC-V.

We offer you: At Innatera, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of AI hardware. Your work will help create solutions that power intelligent devices, improving industries and empowering everyday life, from consumer electronics to healthcare.

Our culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and real-world impact provides a unique opportunity to work alongside disruptive innovators, talented engineers, researchers and specialists.

As part of our team, we recognize that your expertise and dedication are invaluable. To ensure your success and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive salary;
• Pension plan;
• Ambitious team with the freedom to innovate;
• A flexible working environment (work-from-home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holidays scheme) For this role you can work remotely OR from our Netherlands HQ;
• An inclusive company culture that embraces open communication, diversity and supports holistic personal development;
• Compensation for commuting to the office, fruits, drinks and snacks in the office.

Whether you’re passionate about microarchitecture, excited by verification or physical design, driven by supporting operations, building strong teams, or mastering the details of accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

If you're ready to shape the future of technology with us, click Apply and share your story.

Innatera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to support you.