Semiconductor Jobs

Graphcore · Bristol

Integrate IP and subsystems into top-level SoC designs, maintaining build and configuration environments while running synthesis, linting, CDC/RDC and timing checks. Work closely with verification and physical design teams on clean interface hand-offs, debug integration issues across hierarchies, and improve automation flows using Python, Tcl, SystemVerilog or VHDL.

Graphcore · Bristol

Contribute technically to next-generation AI superchips, delivering sign-off-quality layouts in leading-edge process technologies. Work spans floorplanning, synthesis, place and route, CTS, timing analysis, physical verification and flow/tool development in Tcl and Python, collaborating closely with RTL, verification, DFT, architecture and packaging teams. Engineers are trusted to own their designs and improve flows, methodologies and infrastructure.

Analog Devices · Edinburgh

Work alongside experienced engineers on the design, simulation, and characterization of high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs, including amplifiers, filters, data converters, and clocking solutions. Gain hands-on experience with Cadence and SPICE across circuit design, layout, silicon validation, and laboratory testing throughout the full IC development lifecycle.

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.

Semtech · Sevenoaks

Designs analogue and mixed-signal subsystems for high-speed TIA and laser driver ICs supporting data rates up to 200G, taking ownership of blocks from concept through validation and volume production. Works with layout, verification and product teams on performance, power and area targets, using Cadence tools within a Stansted and Ottawa design centre.

Semtech · Sevenoaks

Leads the design and development of high-speed analog ICs from concept through to volume production, acting as technical authority on circuit architecture and chip subsystems. Works across Stansted and Ottawa design centres on transimpedance amplifiers and laser drivers for datacentres, 5G and fibre-to-the-home, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

NVIDIA · Bristol

Develops and maintains C-based security software for NVIDIA's automotive DRIVE OS and Tegra chipsets, working hands-on with PKCS#11 and hardware security components. Spans the full lifecycle from implementation and debugging to test automation, integration and customer issue resolution, collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

NVIDIA · Cambridge

Develops and maintains C-based security software for NVIDIA's automotive DRIVE OS and Tegra chipsets, focusing on PKCS#11 and hardware security integration. Works across the full software lifecycle with global cross-functional teams, building tests, debugging complex system issues, and following safety and security processes.

Spectrum IT Recruitment · Southampton · £80,000 – £85,000 pa

Shapes complex high-performance products from requirements through implementation, spanning software, FPGA and ASIC. Defines hardware/software partitioning, interfaces and implementation strategies, evaluates trade-offs in performance, latency, resource usage and power, and builds architectural models with performance analysis. Works closely with software, algorithm, FPGA and ASIC engineers plus customers on feasibility and integration.

Renesas Electronics · Edinburgh

Support the design and verification of analog integrated circuit blocks, from transistor-level schematic capture and simulation through layout review and debug. Work alongside experienced engineers on real silicon projects, documenting and presenting findings to the team.

Spectrum IT Recruitment · Southampton · £100,000 – £110,000 pa

Lead technical direction across complex signal-processing, modem and communications products, defining system architectures, hardware/software partitioning and interfaces. Guide trade-offs spanning software, FPGA and ASIC platforms, run customer feasibility and integration work, and mentor engineers while shaping long-term technology strategy.

Renesas Electronics · Edinburgh

Owns architecture definition, modeling and technical leadership for PMIC and advanced DC/DC converter products from concept through silicon validation. Uses tools such as Simplis and Simulink to analyze stability, transient response and fault behavior, and works across analog, digital, verification and test teams to align architecture intent with implementation.

Teledyne FLIR · Lincoln

Manufacture, assemble and test precision energetic initiation and electronic safety modules within a regulated, multidisciplinary engineering team. Supports product development, process qualification and NPI, providing manufacturability feedback and maintaining build folders while working to quality standards and KPIs.

Cambridge GaN Devices · Cambridge

Senior leadership role owning the packaging function for GaN power semiconductors, combining people leadership with hands-on design of wirebond, flip chip and embedded packages. Involves multiphysics simulation, supplier development, qualification testing and roadmap input, working with internal teams and overseas partners from the Cambridge office.

Morson Edge · Edinburgh · £51 – £70 ph

Develops firmware and FPGA designs for next-generation surveillance radar systems, covering requirement capture, architecture definition, design verification and integration with hardware and software. Works closely with mixed-discipline teams, mentors junior engineers and helps shape firmware processes across UK-wide delivery teams. Based on-site in Edinburgh with some travel flexibility.