Join a fast-growing fabless semiconductor start-up in Cambridge, Bristol, or Edinburgh as a Digital IC Design Verification Engineer. Work on next-generation AI accelerator ASICs, shape verification strategies from day one, and contribute to high-performance AI hardware with real-world impact.
Job Title: Digital IC Design Verification Engineer (All Levels)
Locations: Cambridge, Bristol & Edinburgh (Hybrid / Remote options)
Salary: Competitive
Role: Permanent
We are supporting a fast-growing fabless chip start-up developing next-generation AI ASICs. We are looking for talented Digital IC Design Verification Engineers to join the team and help ensure first-silicon success.
What You’ll Do
* Verify AI accelerator and SoC designs
* Build SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and verification environments
* Perform coverage-driven and assertion-based verification
* Debug hardware-software interactions and collaborate with architecture, RTL, and software teams
* Develop scalable verification frameworks from simulation to post-silicon
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in digital IC design verification (SystemVerilog/UVM)
* Knowledge of Python/C++ (Perl/TCL a plus)
* Understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, and bus protocols (AMBA/AXI, NoC)
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate within a team
* Desirable: Experience with AI accelerator IP, formal verification, and low-power verification techniques
Why Join Us
* Work on next-generation AI accelerator silicon
* High ownership and technical impact
* Collaborative, fast-paced start-up environment
How to Apply
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