154 jobs for “Semiconductor Design Engineer”
Analog Devices Edinburgh
Implements and verifies digital logic for mixed-signal SoCs used in high-performance power systems, covering RTL development, synthesis, static timing analysis and DFT insertion. Works with analog, firmware and validation teams on integration, silicon bring-up and lab debug, with scope to improve methodology and automation.
Analog Devices Newbury
Lead the architecture and transistor-level design of mixed-signal ICs such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs and SerDes PHY subsystems for advanced FinFET SoC products. The role sits in the Advanced Cores Group, combining architectural decision-making, design reviews, layout and test guidance with mentoring of junior engineers.
Semtech Sevenoaks CA$95,000 – CA$122,000 pa
Owns new product introduction for high-speed analog and mixed-signal ICs, from concept through volume manufacturing and end-of-life. Defines DfT/DfM requirements, drives ATE test program development, PVT characterisation, ATE-to-bench correlation, yield analysis and DOE-based optimisation. Works cross-functionally with design, test, quality and operations, and mentors junior engineers.
Semtech Bristol
Owns new product introduction for high-speed analog and mixed-signal ICs, from concept through volume manufacturing. Defines DfT/DfM requirements, runs ATE-to-bench correlation and PVT characterization, and drives yield, test-time and cost optimization with design, test and foundry teams. Also mentors junior engineers and leads failure analysis and corrective actions.
Pragmatic Semiconductor Stockton-on-Tees
Lead the technical development of FlexIC wafer-level packaging, chip-scale packaging, die attachment and system-in-package integration, setting technical direction and selecting materials, processes and partners. Drive the internal roadmap with Product Management, Engineering and Operations, validating scalable processes and transferring them to production teams. A newly created principal-level role spanning R&D, reliability qualification and external development partners.
Reed Cardiff £45,000 – £60,000 pa
Multi-disciplined field engineer supporting semiconductor automation and wafer-handling systems, covering build, integration, commissioning, fault-finding, calibration and retrofits. Leads installations and technical issue resolution at customer sites worldwide, feeding field experience back into design improvements. Involves up to 30% international travel, often week-long trips at short notice.
Empresaria Group plc Bristol £70,000 – £85,000 pa
Supports the development of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment across the full product lifecycle, translating product concepts into system requirements and architectures. Leads Integration, Verification & Validation activities and develops Functional, Logical and Behavioural models using MBSE approaches. Works under the Systems Engineering Manager within a multidisciplinary product development team.
Platform Recruitment Edinburgh £30,000 – £40,000 pa
Design and validate high-speed digital electronics, FPGA solutions, and embedded software while developing automated test systems using Python. Engage in customer-facing technical support, product demonstrations, and field engineering, contributing customer insights back into development. Work in a fast-paced environment combining hands-on hardware and software development with AI-assisted workflows.
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.
Forefront RF Cambridge
Hands-on technical lead for RF subsystem design, simulation and validation, covering circuits such as LNAs, PAs, filters and duplexers. Owns performance, quality and delivery against system architecture, runs design reviews and verification (S-parameters, NF, phase noise, EVM, ACPR), and mentors RF engineers while working with the System Architect and manufacturing teams.
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.
Forefront RF Cambridge
Designs and develops RF front-end circuits and functional blocks, integrating them into low-loss, high-performance multi-chip modules. Works closely with IC designers, systems, algorithm and software teams to optimise module performance and define test plans in a fast-moving fabless semiconductor start-up.
Graphcore Bristol
An AI Research Engineer at Graphcore works at the intersection of machine learning and hardware-aware algorithm development, conducting high-impact research in areas like efficient training, reinforcement learning, and life sciences. The role involves designing and implementing novel AI experiments, collaborating across silicon and software teams, and publishing at top-tier conferences. Engineers contribute directly to shaping next-generation AI hardware through performance-optimised implementations and scalable deep learning solutions.
Graphcore London
This role involves advancing AI research by developing and testing novel machine learning algorithms that leverage Graphcore's specialized AI hardware. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines to translate theoretical ideas into high-performance implementations, focusing on efficient training, inference, and scalable distributed systems. Work contributes directly to publications and the co-design of next-generation AI hardware.
Redline Group Torquay £60,000 – £75,000 pa
Design, develop, integrate and validate complex optical and photonic systems within a multidisciplinary engineering team, working from concept through to production. Involves optical modelling, simulation, tolerance analysis, requirements capture and verification, plus customer and supplier collaboration. Senior-level candidates take on technical leadership, mentoring and design reviews.
