Digital Designer - 12 Months - Inside IR35

microTECH Global Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A client of a leading company seeks a Digital Designer for a 12-month contract based in Bristol. This role involves developing RTL for next-generation AI silicon technology and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have strong digital design experience and be proficient in SystemVerilog or VHDL.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in digital design with hands-on RTL development.
• Solid understanding of SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Experience writing scripts (Python, Tcl) for design automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RTL based on micro-architecture.
• Collaborate across multi-site teams for cohesive delivery.
• Perform block and chip-level design checks.

Skills

Digital Design

SystemVerilog

VHDL

EDA Tools

Scripting (Python)

Collaboration

Job description

Digital Designer

Location: Cambridge or Bristol (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Contract Length: 12 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

A client of mine is looking for Digital Designer, for an initial 12-month contract basis. This role will see you contribute to the development of next-generation AI compute technology, playing a key part in the design and delivery of high-performance silicon.

You will work within the Design team, supporting the creation of high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL implementations, collaborating closely with teams across Physical Design, Verification, and DFT.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop and implement RTL based on micro-architecture
-Collaborate across multi-site teams to ensure cohesive delivery and issue resolution
-Contribute to design infrastructure, methodologies, and EDA tool flows
-Perform block and chip-level design checks: Lint, Synthesis, CDC, RDC, Timing Closure, Coverage
-Work closely with cross-functional teams including Verification, Physical Design, and DFT

Required Skills & Experience

-Strong experience in digital design with hands-on RTL development
-Solid understanding of SystemVerilog or VHDL
-Familiarity with EDA tools and digital design flows
-Experience writing scripts (Python, Tcl) for design automation and issue resolution
-Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams
-Ability to manage workload effectively in a hybrid working environment

Desirable Skills

-Experience in processor or application-specific block design
-High-speed interface integration (e.g., PCIe, DDR)
-Arithmetic pipeline or floating-point unit design
-Third-party IP integration
-Synthesis, STA, and DFT knowledge
-Exposure to project planning or team leadership