RISC-V Microcontroller Design Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is helping a leading semiconductor company recruit Microcontroller Sub-System Design Engineers in Ireland. The role focuses on developing high-performance microcontroller and CPU subsystem solutions, spanning RTL design to validation in simulation environments.

The team emphasizes collaboration across verification, architecture, and software groups, with opportunities to write scripts to streamline flows.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, C, and C++ is required.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of microcontroller subsystem components.
• Develop and maintain RTL designs using SystemVerilog.
• Support architecture and micro-architecture implementation activities.
• Work within RTL simulation environments to validate functionality and debug issues.
• Collaborate with verification, architecture, and software teams.
• Develop scripts and automation flows to improve engineering efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve design-related challenges throughout development.

Skills

SystemVerilog

C

C++

Python/Perl

CPU architecture

RTL simulation

Independent work

Education

MS degree in Computer/ Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are currently supporting the hiring process for a leading semiconductor company developing advanced embedded processing and microcontroller technologies for next-generation computing and connected devices.

Our client is seeking Microcontroller Sub-System Design Engineers to join a collaborative engineering team focused on the development of high-performance microcontroller and CPU subsystem solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge processor architectures and contribute across the RTL design and development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of microcontroller subsystem components


• Develop and maintain RTL designs using SystemVerilog


• Support architecture and micro-architecture implementation activities


• Work within RTL simulation environments to validate functionality and debug issues


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including verification, architecture, and software teams


• Develop scripts and automation flows to improve engineering efficiency


• Analyze and resolve design-related challenges throughout development

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, C, and C++


• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl


• Understanding of CPU architecture and micro-architecture concepts


• Experience working in RTL simulation environments


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and contribute innovative ideas in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field


• Open to candidates ranging from graduate level through experienced engineers (0–15 years)

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