Principal Digital IC Design Engineer – AI Accelerators

IC Resources; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to shape technical direction and development culture. You will define digital architectures, develop high-quality RTL, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have proven digital IC design expertise and a strong background in AI/ML hardware. This full-time role requires regular on-site presence and offers a chance to work at the forefront of innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital IC design.
• Deep understanding of SoC architecture.
• Confident user of Cadence tools and environments.

Responsibilities

• Define digital architectures for AI accelerators.
• Develop synthesizable RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Collaborate with verification and physical design teams.
• Lead design reviews and establish methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Digital IC design expertise

AI/ML hardware experience

SoC architecture understanding

Mentoring capability

Cadence tools proficiency

Tools

Cadence digital tools

Job description

A leading semiconductor company in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to shape technical direction and development culture. You will define digital architectures, develop high-quality RTL, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have proven digital IC design expertise and a strong background in AI/ML hardware. This full-time role requires regular on-site presence and offers a chance to work at the forefront of innovation in the semiconductor industry.