Senior Silicon Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Basildon seeks a Senior Silicon Design Engineer to design and optimize digital silicon. In this role, you'll engage in complex hardware design work, collaborate with various teams, and foster innovation. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in silicon design, proficiency in industry-standard tools, and enjoy mentoring junior engineers. The opportunity promises a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in digital IC design and RTL at IP or SoC level required.
• Proficiency in ASIC/FPGA design tools and techniques preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize silicon designs with a focus on performance.
• Define microarchitecture specifications and execution plans.
• Participate in design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Digital IC design

RTL at IP or SoC level

ASIC/FPGA design tools

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

SystemVerilog

C

Python

Scripting languages

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basildon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Overview:

Join a cutting-edge technology team shaping next-generation mobile, smart, and connected solutions. As a Senior Silicon Design Engineer, you’ll design, optimize, and debug complex hardware modules, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize digital silicon designs in collaboration with verification and validation teams.
• Define microarchitecture specifications and execution plans.
• Balance performance trade-offs (speed, power, area) through in-depth analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to a high-quality design environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing.
• Utilize industry-leading tools and methodologies to enhance silicon design.

About You:

You are a proactive problem solver with a strong technical background in silicon design. A skilled communicator and collaborator, you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in digital IC design and RTL at IP or SoC level.
• Proficiency in ASIC/FPGA design tools and optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with verification methodologies (UVM, assertions, formal verification).
• Knowledge of CPU/GPU/DSP architectures.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, C, Python, or scripting languages.