ASIC Design Engineer
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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.