RTL Design Architect

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £120,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £120,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
10 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Lead the creation and verification of reusable RTL components

A well-established company is seeking an RTL Design Architect with strong expertise in verification and good management skills to join their Cambridge-based development team.

You would be working in a friendly, welcoming culture, collaborating with an exceptionally bright and capable group of engineers, and adding your own particular areas of expertise. With a high degree of autonomy, you can expect some interesting design challenges as you lead the design and verification effort for a broad array of RTL components that will subsequently become the building blocks of advanced devices. You would become the go-to person for optimal design verification using simulation and formal techniques. It is expected that you would collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders, and be confident in running projects.

You will need:

* A strong mathematical background with 1st or 2.1 first degree in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, or similar subject from a well-respected university and strong supporting A-level (or equivalent) grades

* Expertise in front end RTL design and verification, skills in areas such as RTL simulation and Synthesis tools, and System Verilog (or Verilog, VHDL)

* Good communication skills; happy to interact with internal and external stake holders

* Coding skills (ideally in C++ or similar) together with an understanding of software engineering best practice

This company is a highly regarded employer, known for innovative technology and friendly informal culture. This senior role is based in pleasant modern offices in Cambridge, they offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including performance-related bonus.

Keywords: Hardware Design, Verification, RTL, System Verilog, Simulation, C++

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