21 jobs for “Semiconductor Design Engineer”
Semtech Bristol
Lead a Bristol team of analog IC design engineers, spanning associate to senior level, with direct oversight of performance, development and recruitment. The role is hands-on, guiding complex design work while managing project schedules, budgets and cross-functional priorities for optical communications ICs such as laser drivers, TIAs and transceivers.
Semtech Sevenoaks
Leads a multidisciplinary team of analog circuit and layout engineers across multiple high-speed IC product lines, owning the full NPI lifecycle from product definition to volume production. Drives tape-out, qualification, post-silicon bring-up and performance optimisation for TIAs and laser driver ICs up to 200G, working with teams in Stansted and Ottawa.
Renesas Electronics Edinburgh
Provide technical leadership for a global engineering compute and design-data-management environment, combining hands-on CAD work with infrastructure ownership. You will own Perforce Helix and IPLM methodologies, build Python and shell automation, and guide migration from legacy data platforms. The role spans Linux compute environments, EDA tool configuration, documentation and training across distributed semiconductor teams.
Renesas Electronics Swindon
Provide technical leadership for a global engineering compute and design-data-management environment, combining hands-on CAD work with Perforce Helix and IPLM-based data management. You will develop Linux-based engineering environments, Python and shell automation, project/workspace methodologies, and migration paths from legacy platforms, while supporting EDA tool integration and training engineering teams.
Analog Devices Edinburgh
Lead verification of complex mixed-signal ICs across the full development cycle, from concept and verification planning through implementation, execution and release. Develop UVM and formal testbench architectures, define coverage and closure metrics, debug gate-level simulations, and mentor junior engineers while leading IP or SoC verification efforts.
Reperio Human Capital Cork, Ireland £86,324 – £103,589 pa
Own verification of mixed-signal ICs from test planning through final sign-off, building and maintaining UVM testbenches, coverage models and regression suites. Work closely with analog and digital design teams to catch issues early, track coverage closure, and help shape the team's verification approach while supporting other engineers.
BMR Solutions Clevedon £63,000 pa
Lead, mentor and grow a team of Electrical Engineers, driving electrical system and subsystem design from concept through to customer commissioning and field trials. Ensure compliance with safety and EMC standards, manage technical risks and validation, and promote standardisation and modularity. Works on semiconductor equipment within a hybrid Bristol-based engineering business.
Reperio Human Capital Cork, Ireland £103,589 – £129,486 pa
Lead and grow a verification team while remaining hands-on with mixed-signal power ICs. You define verification strategy, methodology and sign-off criteria, architect UVM/SystemVerilog environments at block, subsystem and SoC level, and own verification plans, regressions and coverage closure. Works closely with design, firmware, applications and test teams, with three days a week on site in Cork.
Octagon Group Southampton £30,000 – £35,000 pa
Hands-on fabrication of specialist optical devices in a cleanroom, using photolithography, etching, dicing and other semiconductor processes to support development and manufacture of advanced optical components. The role splits time between the company's site and the University of Southampton's specialist fabrication facilities, working alongside experienced technicians and engineers.
