Digital Designer
Location: Cambridge or Bristol (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Contract Length: 12 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
A client of mine is looking for Digital Designer, for an initial 12:month contract basis. This role will see you contribute to the development of next:generation AI compute technology, playing a key part in the design and delivery of high:performance silicon.
You will work within the Design team, supporting the creation of high:quality micro:architecture specifications and RTL implementations, collaborating closely with teams across Physical Design, Verification, and DFT.
Key Responsibilities
:Develop and implement RTL based on micro:architecture
:Collaborate across multi:site teams to ensure cohesive delivery and issue resolution
:Contribute to design infrastructure, methodologies, and EDA tool flows
:Perform block and chip:level design checks: Lint, Synthesis, CDC, RDC, Timing Closure, Coverage
:Work closely with cross:functional teams including Verification, Physical Design, and DFT
Required Skills and Experience
:Strong experience in digital design with hands:on RTL development
:Solid understanding of SystemVerilog or VHDL
:Familiarity with EDA tools and digital design flows
:Experience writing scripts (Python, Tcl) for design automation and issue resolution
:Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams
:Ability to manage workload effectively in a hybrid working environment
Desirable Skills
:Experience in processor or application:specific block design
:High:speed interface integration (e.g., PCIe, DDR)
:Arithmetic pipeline or floating:point unit design
:Third:party IP integration
:Synthesis, STA, and DFT knowledge
:Exposure to project planning or team leadership