ASIC Design Lead

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking an experienced ASIC Design Lead to oversee IP and SoC-level design for next-generation projects. In this hands-on leadership role, you will define strategies, mentor a team, and collaborate with cross-functional experts in a dynamic start-up culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in digital Design, with proven leadership.
• Experience in FPGA is essential.
• Familiarity with RISC-V or AI/GPU architectures desired.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute ASIC plans for IP/SoC designs.
• Drive functional coverage, assertions, and bug resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide verification best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

FPGA

RISC-V

AI/GPU architectures

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced ASIC Design Lead, to take ownership of IP and SoC-level design for next-generation semiconductor designs. This role offers the chance to lead a small team, shape verification strategy, and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the role:

As the ASIC Design Lead, you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of strategies for complex digital IP and SoCs.

This is a hands-on and leadership role suited to someone passionate, motivated by the challenges of building something from the ground up in a start-up environment.

What you will be doing:

• Define and execute ASIC plans for IP/SoC designs
• Drive functional coverage, assertions, and bug resolution
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams
• Mentor junior engineers and guide verification best practices

Requirements:

• 6+ years in digital Design, with leadership experience
• Experience FPGA
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with RISC-V or AI/GPU architectures

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