ASIC Design Engineer
Edinburgh
I am seeking a highly skilled Digital Design Engineer with strong DSP (Digital Signal Processing) experience to join a growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing power-efficient RTL designs for custom DSP blocks, contributing to the development of high-performance, low-power digital hardware for advanced communication systems and signal processing applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement efficient RTL (VHDL/SystemVerilog) for DSP algorithms such as filters, transforms, and modulators.
* Collaborate with algorithm and architecture teams to translate high-level DSP models into optimized hardware implementations.
* Develop and refine custom digital architectures that are area- and power-efficient.
* Analyze and implement power- and performance-driven trade-offs in RTL design.
* Support verification and validation of DSP blocks, including testbench development and debugging.
* Interface with physical design and software teams to ensure successful integration and tape-out.
* Stay informed on latest trends in DSP techniques, low-power design strategies, and silicon technologies.
Required Skills and Experience
* Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Strong background in DSP concepts, including filter design, spectral analysis, and signal conditioning.
* Proven experience in RTL design using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
* Deep understanding of power-efficient digital design techniques.
* Experience in custom hardware development for DSP applications.
* Familiarity with fixed-point and floating-point arithmetic implementations.
* Experience with ASIC or FPGA design flows, including synthesis and timing closure.
* Understanding of communication systems and protocols is a strong advantage.
* Competency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation is desirable.
On offer is a competitive base salary + RSUs and the opportunity to work on cutting edge designs. You must be eligible to work in the UK and be onsite 3 days per week in the Edinburgh office.