At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge ASICs from concept to production, leading technical projects.
- Company: Join a global leader in technology and semiconductors based in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in digital IC design, expertise in SystemVerilog, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Due to growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a global company in their Cambridge office. The role offers broad ownership across the entire ASIC development cycle, from architecture and RTL design through verification, DFT, implementation, and silicon validation. The role combines challenging mixed-signal design work with the opportunity to provide technical leadership and contribute to design methodology improvements in one of the UK’s leading technology and Semiconductor hubs.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop functional digital blocks and contribute to the delivery of complete mixed-signal ASICs from concept through to full production maturity.
- Support product definition activities through feasibility studies, architecture development, and FPGA-based digital emulation.
- Develop RTL designs in SystemVerilog that meet system performance, functionality, and quality requirements.
- Create comprehensive block-level verification environments and testbenches to validate digital functionality.
- Perform digital synthesis and develop appropriate physical design constraints to achieve power, performance, and area (PPA) targets.
- Generate and maintain high-quality design documentation and actively participate in design reviews.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members.
- Drive continuous improvement of digital design methodologies and best practices.
Skills and expertise
- Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in digital IC design using standard-cell methodologies.
- Possess deep knowledge of industry-standard digital design methodologies and best practices.
- Demonstrate expertise in fully synthesised digital design flows, including RTL development and logic synthesis.
- Be highly proficient in SystemVerilog and modern digital EDA toolchains.
- Have experience applying timing and physical design constraints within automated place-and-route flows.
- Understand production test requirements and have hands-on experience implementing DFT techniques such as scan-based testing to maximise test coverage.
- Have practical experience with low-power digital design techniques and power optimisation methodologies.
- Be proficient in scripting languages such as TCL and Python.
Benefits
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including joining stock + Employee stock purchase scheme and a base salary.
Please contact Rachel Mason for more information.
Staff ASIC Design Engineer in Cambridge employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Join a dynamic and innovative audio AI product company that prioritises employee growth and collaboration in a fully remote environment. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology and a culture of mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals while contributing to impactful projects that enhance sound experiences globally. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, competitive benefits, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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