Senior Silicon Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Silicon Design Engineer to design and optimize cutting-edge hardware modules. In this role, you'll be involved in developing digital silicon designs and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative environment focused on innovation and high performance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in silicon design.
• Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator in innovative environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Digital IC design

RTL at IP or SoC level

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

ASIC/FPGA design tools

SystemVerilog

Python

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manchester, 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.