At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform complex designs into high-quality silicon and optimise for performance and power.
- Company: Fast-growing semiconductor company with a strong presence in Cambridge and Bristol.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, innovative projects, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent career advancement opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and influence next-gen technology in AI and computing.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science; experience in digital backend design.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
This client is a fast-growing player in the semiconductor space, focused on developing advanced computing platforms that enable cutting-edge applications in AI, high-performance computing, and data-intensive systems. With strong financial backing and a growing engineering presence in Cambridge and Bristol, they are looking to strengthen their physical design group with new talent.
As a Physical Design Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for turning complex RTL designs into high-quality silicon. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across the full digital backend flow, ensuring designs meet performance, power, and area targets at advanced technology nodes. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence methodologies, improve design processes, and contribute to technical innovation on next-generation products.
- Drive multiple stages of the physical design flow, from floorplanning through place and route to final sign-off.
- Optimise designs for power, performance, and area while meeting aggressive schedules.
- Collaborate closely with RTL, verification, packaging, and product engineering groups.
- Take ownership of technical challenges and propose creative, robust solutions.
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Solid background in digital backend/physical design, ideally including work at 7nm or below.
Practical knowledge of timing closure, clock tree design, physical verification, and sign-off processes.
Strong scripting/programming ability (e.g. Python, Tcl).
Design Engineer & Senior Engineer in Bristol employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Our client is an exceptional employer located just outside Cambridge, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation in advanced communications technology for defence and aerospace. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides access to state-of-the-art RF laboratories and a variety of challenging projects, ensuring that engineers can take ownership of their work while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes a profit-related bonus and generous holiday allowance. This is a unique opportunity for RF Communications Engineers to thrive in a collaborative culture that values technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
