Silicon Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Silicon Design Engineer to join their innovative team. You will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing complex hardware modules, focusing on performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has expertise in digital IC design and familiarity with ASIC/FPGA tools, thriving in a collaborative environment that sparks creativity and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in silicon design.
• Proficient in ASIC/FPGA tools and optimization techniques.
• Experience with verification methodologies (UVM, assertions, formal verification).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize digital silicon designs.
• Define microarchitecture specifications and execution plans.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure high quality.

Skills

Digital IC design

RTL at IP or SoC level

ASIC/FPGA design tools

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Tools

SystemVerilog

C

Python

Job description

Job Description

Silicon Design Engineer

Overview:

Join a cutting-edge technology team shaping next- mobile, smart, and connected solutions. As a 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.
• 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.

Skills:

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