Senior Silicon Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Silicon Design Engineer in Northampton to design and optimize hardware modules for next-generation technology. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in digital IC design and contribute to high-performance projects while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize digital silicon designs in collaboration with teams.
• 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

Optimization techniques

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

SystemVerilog

C

Python

UVM

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northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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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.