Senior Silicon Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Silicon Design Engineer to join their innovative team. You will design and optimize digital silicon, collaborate on performance analysis, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires expertise in digital IC design, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in design tools. Join us and contribute to cutting-edge silicon solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in silicon design.
• Experience with RTL at IP or SoC level.
• Proactive problem solver and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize digital silicon designs.
• Define microarchitecture specifications and execution plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing.

Skills

Expertise in digital IC design

Proficiency in ASIC/FPGA design tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Tools

SystemVerilog

C

Python

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edinburgh, 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.