Senior Digital IC Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Digital IC Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh, Scotland. This role offers the chance to design and develop next-generation LiDAR systems in a start-up environment. With responsibilities ranging from defining digital architecture to collaborating with cross-functional teams, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing cutting-edge imaging technologies. If you have a strong background in digital design and a passion for impactful engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the field of autonomous technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital design and verification.
• Experience with automotive electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define digital architecture and block specifications.
• Collaborate with analog IC designers and subcontractors.
• Debug RTL and gate-level simulations.

Skills

Digital Circuit Design

ASIC Design

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Python Scripting

Perl Scripting

FPGA Prototyping

Automotive Electronics

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description:

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, enabling safer and more efficient solutions.

We have transformed LIDAR technology from an analog device with thousands of components to a compact digital device powered by a chip-scale laser array and CMOS sensor.

Our high-resolution LIDAR sensors provide superior imaging at lower costs, used in autonomous vehicles, drones, and other applications.

We are seeking a Digital IC Design Engineer to design and develop next-generation, commercial-grade LiDAR systems.

The ideal candidate should have a background in digital circuit specification, design, and verification for ASIC / Mixed-Signal SoCs.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a start-up environment with varied responsibilities and the chance to impact cutting-edge imaging systems.

The successful candidate will join our team at the Design Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Responsibilities:

• Define digital architecture and block specifications
• Write specifications and RTL design & verification (SystemVerilog/VHDL)
• Collaborate with analog IC designers and subcontractors
• Experience with synthesis, timing closure, and STA preferred
• Support DfT strategies and implementation
• Debug RTL and gate-level simulations
• Scripting (Python, Perl, etc.)
• Work with firmware, hardware, and software teams
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations
• FPGA prototyping experience is desirable
• Experience with P&R and MATLAB modeling is a bonus

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in digital design
• Experience with automotive electronics is a plus

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster; you do not need to meet all requirements to be a strong candidate.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Ouster is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or other protected classes.

We promote a safe, healthy workplace and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you require accommodations due to a disability or other needs, please inform us.