Principal RTL Design Engineer
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About this role
I’m currently supporting a leading semiconductor technology company in their search for a Principal RTL Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Edinburgh.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the most exciting developments in modern chip design, including advanced IP, next-generation SoC development and emerging Chiplet technologies that are helping shape the future of AI, High-Performance Computing and Datacentre infrastructure.
You’ll be joining one of the company’s largest and most strategically important UK engineering sites, collaborating with world-class teams across Europe, the US and Asia while working on genuinely cutting-edge silicon products.
Why This opportunity?
As a Principal RTL Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the development of complex silicon solutions, advanced IP products and next-generation system architectures.
Key Responsibilities Include
Why Engineers are interested in this team
This role offers the opportunity to work on technology at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
You’ll gain exposure to advanced Chiplet architectures, leading-edge IP development and next-generation silicon products being deployed across some of the most demanding computing applications in the world. Engineers joining the team will have access to industry-leading tools, complex technical challenges and the opportunity to influence products from concept through to implementation.
Why Edinburgh?
For engineers already based in Edinburgh, this is an opportunity to join one of the city’s most established semiconductor employers without needing to relocate.
The engineering site is home to around 80 engineers and technical specialists and continues to play a significant role in the development of advanced silicon technologies. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, you’ll benefit from a thriving semiconductor community, excellent quality of life and easy access to the city’s vibrant social scene.
Apply
If you’re a Principal RTL Design Engineer, Senior RTL Engineer, ASIC Design Engineer, Digital IC Design Engineer or SoC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology, I’d be delighted to tell you more.
Contact Steph Hutchinson for more information.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the most exciting developments in modern chip design, including advanced IP, next-generation SoC development and emerging Chiplet technologies that are helping shape the future of AI, High-Performance Computing and Datacentre infrastructure.
You’ll be joining one of the company’s largest and most strategically important UK engineering sites, collaborating with world-class teams across Europe, the US and Asia while working on genuinely cutting-edge silicon products.
Why This opportunity?
- Work on next-generation Chiplet technology – one of the fastest-growing areas in semiconductor design
- Exposure to industry-leading design tools and advanced development environments
- Contribute to technology powering AI, High-Performance Computing and Datacentre applications
- Join a globally recognised semiconductor leader with a strong track record of innovation
- Work alongside highly experienced engineers, architects and technical specialists
- Hybrid working model (3-4 days per week onsite)
- Edinburgh city-centre location with excellent transport links and amenities
- Long-term career progression and technical leadership opportunities
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates already based in the UK
As a Principal RTL Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the development of complex silicon solutions, advanced IP products and next-generation system architectures.
Key Responsibilities Include
- RTL design and development using Verilog/SystemVerilog
- Development and integration of complex SoC and subsystem designs
- Working closely with architecture teams on next-generation silicon products
- Front-end design activities including synthesis, linting and CDC analysis
- Technical leadership across design activities and project delivery
- Collaboration with verification, software and system engineering teams
- Supporting best practice design methodologies and quality standards
- 8+ years’ experience in RTL Design, ASIC Design, Digital IC Design or SoC Development
- Strong Verilog and/or SystemVerilog RTL design experience
- Experience working on complex digital ASIC or SoC projects
- Knowledge of synthesis, lint and CDC methodologies
- Experience within semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA or IP development environments
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills
Why Engineers are interested in this team
This role offers the opportunity to work on technology at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
You’ll gain exposure to advanced Chiplet architectures, leading-edge IP development and next-generation silicon products being deployed across some of the most demanding computing applications in the world. Engineers joining the team will have access to industry-leading tools, complex technical challenges and the opportunity to influence products from concept through to implementation.
Why Edinburgh?
For engineers already based in Edinburgh, this is an opportunity to join one of the city’s most established semiconductor employers without needing to relocate.
The engineering site is home to around 80 engineers and technical specialists and continues to play a significant role in the development of advanced silicon technologies. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, you’ll benefit from a thriving semiconductor community, excellent quality of life and easy access to the city’s vibrant social scene.
Apply
If you’re a Principal RTL Design Engineer, Senior RTL Engineer, ASIC Design Engineer, Digital IC Design Engineer or SoC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology, I’d be delighted to tell you more.
Contact Steph Hutchinson for more information.