Silicon Design Engineer

Berkeley Square IT; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Silicon Design Engineer to design and optimise complex hardware modules in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital IC design, experience with ASIC/FPGA tools, and strong problem-solving skills. If you thrive in an innovative environment and enjoy collaborating with teams, this role offers the opportunity to shape cutting-edge technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in silicon design.
• Proactive problem solver and skilled communicator.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise digital silicon designs.
• Define microarchitecture specifications and execution plans.
• Participate in design reviews.

Skills

Digital IC design

RTL at IP or SoC level

ASIC/FPGA design tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

SystemVerilog

C

Python

Job description

Location: Bristol, Cambridge, or Manchester

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise 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.
• Utilise 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.

Skills

Required Skills

• Expertise in digital IC design and RTL at IP or SoC level.
• Proficiency in ASIC/FPGA design tools and optimisation 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.