IP Design and FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Welcome to Codasip

At Codasip, we are redefining what’s possible in semiconductor design. As one of the most innovative processor solutions companies, we develop highperformance, energyefficient CPU cores and cuttingedge proprietary tools that enable full customisation—all built around the open RISCV architecture.

Our Custom Compute approach empowers developers with the ability to differentiate at the processor level. Using our unique architecture description language (CodAL) and our powerful processor design automation tool (Codasip Studio), we help leading technology companies build smarter, faster, and more efficient systemsonchip.

Founded in 2014, Codasip has grown into a global community with IP engineering teams in Brno, Cambridge, Bristol, Munich, VilleneuveLoubet, Barcelona, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, and Athens. Our customerfacing teams are based across Europe, the USA, Japan, Korea, and China—ensuring we are always close to our partners.

We’re privately held, supported by substantial EU innovation grants, and already powering billions of devices worldwide.

The Role

• Department: Labs
• Employment: Fulltime
• Experience level: MidSenior
• Location of work is Munich, or full remote from Germany
• Please note this role is only open to candidates with working rights in Germany

• We’re looking for an experienced IP Design & FPGA Prototyping Engineer to join our team and help realize a whole new paradigm in semiconductors and microprocessor design. This wideranging role involves the design of digital IP, integration of IP into systemlevel platforms, and development of new platforms that integrate our customized RISCV cores.

  You’ll work across domains including security and AIML acceleration, CPU core customization, and the creation of subsystems mapped to FPGA platforms.

  Our team is a multidisciplinary group of experts in architecture, hardware, software, and testing, housed within Codasip Labs—the innovation hub of Codasip. We evaluate new technologies with commercial potential and evolve them into productready solutions. Part of this journey involves building proofofconcept FPGA platforms and demonstrators.

  This role calls for flexibility, lateral thinking, and a proactive mindset.

  What will you do?

  • RTL design for hardware blocks on FPGA platforms
  • Integrate and adapt components into FPGA platforms for applicationspecific use
  • Contribute to the design and development of RISCVbased FPGA Platforms
  • Collaborate closely with verification, validation, and embedded software engineers

  • Requirements

    You’ll need:

    • Proven expertise in the design of complex IP blocks
    • Strong background in RTL design using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
    • Handson experience with XilinxAMD FPGA development flows using Vivado
    • Familiarity with FPGA boards and physical test equipment
    • Competence in version control tools (preferably Git)
    • Solid technical communication skills
    • A selfstarting, collaborative attitude

    • Bonus if you have:

      • Embedded software skills (CC++)
      • Experience working with RISCV processors
      • Cryptographicsecurity accelerator development experience
      • Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
      • Prior customerfacing or demobuilding experience

      • Benefits

        Whats in it for you?

        Join a flexible, open, and supportive team of curious engineers working on modern, cuttingedge products. You’ll be involved in projects from early prototyping to final production and collaborate across multiple teams and technical domains.

        Learn more about Codasip

        • Codasip RISC V Processor Solutions
        • Design for differentiation: architecture licenses in RISC‑V
        • Scaling is Failing Dr. Ron Black, CEO, Codasip
        • Codasip Labs to accelerate advanced technologies

        • We’re passionate about RISCV and the future of custom compute. If you are too—apply now!