Transforming the Future of Digital Technology

Lead Digital Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Digital Design Engineer to join our innovative team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge ASIC and IP / SoC technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented group on high-impact projects, pushing the boundaries of digital design in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with engineers to define and implement digital IP / SoC designs, integrating them with third-party designs into customer ASICs and SoCs. You'll be part of a multi-site development team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality designs that meet customer requirements and solving complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and Implementation : Specify, micro-architect, implement, and perform design verification for complex RTL IP blocks, from basic SoC building blocks to advanced video processing and encoding / decoding logic.
• IP Development Cycle : Participate in the full lifecycle of IP development—from customer concept to backend layout and silicon validation.
• Collaboration : Work closely with SoC architects to ensure designs align with project requirements and integrate seamlessly with the rest of the SoC.
• Technical Guidance : Provide technical advice and solutions to design, verification, physical design, silicon validation, and production test teams.
• Customer and Team Engagement : Analyze customer requirements and implement functional digital designs and integration flows for complex SoCs. Provide support for customer-facing technical discussions.
• Tool and Script Development : Develop, maintain, and deploy proprietary scripts and tools for ASIC / SoC design and database management. Leverage industry-leading EDA tools for design quality assurance, power optimization, and synthesis / timing analysis.
• Continuous Learning : Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in engineering technologies and methodologies to maintain our competitive edge.
• Mentorship : Coach junior engineers and support them in all aspects of design activities, including coding, synthesis, debug, DFT, and backend integration.
• Technical Publications : Contribute to technical white papers, and provide sales support as part of a collaborative team.

Key Relationships :

Internal : Collaborate with Engineers, Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Project Managers, Sales, Finance, and HR teams.

External : Technical communication with customers (minimal), and liaising with EDA Tool Vendors, Foundries, and Assembly Houses.

Qualifications :

Essential :

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in digital design and IP / SoC development.

Desirable :

A Master's or PhD in a related subject with practical experience of 5+ years.

Skills and Experience :

Essential :

Expertise in IP design, implementation, and verification.

Strong knowledge of RTL synthesis, performance, and power analysis.

In-depth understanding of digital design concepts and problem-solving capabilities.

Proficient in HDL coding (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog).

System design knowledge, including clock domain management, reset schemes, and power management.

Experience with SoC level verification (HW / SW co-verification, multi-mode simulation, gate-level simulation).

Experience with design checking tools (Lint, CDC, LEC).

Strong communication skills and ability to provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Desirable :

Familiarity with ARM processor subsystems, video processing, bus protocols (AXI / AHB / ACE).

Experience with low power design methodology (UPF / CPF) and synthesis / timing analysis.

Experience with Tcl, Perl, Python, SystemC, IPXACT, and database management.

Familiarity with Linux software frameworks.

Attributes :

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

A fast learner who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.