Silicon Engineer

Post Date

Jan 29, 2026

Location

Mountain View,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94043
US
Mar 30, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

SJC-78a18d7b-395b-4941-b53e-fb55370928c1

Pay Rate

$66 - $83 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Silicon Engineer to join one of our largest tech clients in the Bay Area. This person will:
- Write microarchitecture/RTL for RISC-V core in Chisel/SystemVerilog
- Analyze power, performance, area of design to identify design improvements
- Work with DV/software teams to ensure programs run correctly/optimally

This role can pay between $80-$85/hour depending on years of experience and skillset.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Programming languages: Chisel/Scala/SystemVerilog/C/Python
- Experience developing or developing for GPU or ML accelerators
- Experience working with Synopsys VCS/Design Compiler or equivalent

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.