Semiconductor Jobs

• Bristol
• Lead

Lead the technical direction of manufacturing test solutions for Host Processor Modules, Server Blades, and multi-node rack systems, owning the architecture of the test executive software and developing test content that validates complex hardware at scale. Work across hardware, firmware, and software teams within the Product Test and Diagnosis team, mentoring engineers and driving test strategy across silicon, boards, and rack-scale platforms.

Linux · OpenBMC · Python +1

• Bristol
• On-site
• Mid-level · manages people

Owns the safe, reliable operation of Graphcore's Bristol electronics labs, managing test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, goods in/out, maintenance planning and technical readiness. Builds and mentors a technician team supporting hardware bring-up, validation, characterisation and product test, working closely with Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality and Hardware Engineering.

• Edinburgh
• Lead

Develops verification and emulation environments for complex Chiplet designs, building UVM-SV scoreboards, functional coverage, and SystemVerilog assertions for formal and simulation. Integrates Cadence VIP and accelerated VIP, manages vPlans in vManager, and maintains automated regression environments using Jenkins and GIT within an experienced Chiplet team.

Cadence Palladium · Cadence VIP · Cadence vManager +3

• Edinburgh
• Senior
• Permanent

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.

Simplis · Simulink · Multi-Level Converter (MLC)

• Edinburgh
• Manages people
• Permanent

Owns the full analog and mixed-signal development cycle for IC products, from specification and system architecture through IP requirements, verification planning and layout. Works with product definition, marketing, project management and cross-functional test, product engineering and quality teams, and mentors team members. Requires precision analog, power management and high-voltage BCD design expertise.

• Stevenage
• Hybrid
• £65 ph
• Senior
• Contract

Design, simulate and implement DSP algorithms for advanced communications and sensing systems, and develop, test and verify FPGA firmware in VHDL and/or Verilog. Working from system requirements and functional specifications, you support hardware integration and debugging within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Xilinx Versal AI Engines · LTE

• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Design and implement FPGA-based SoC systems for cutting-edge thermal imaging and augmented reality products, contributing reusable modules to a shared library. Work within a multidisciplinary hardware, software and mechanical team, using VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog verification, Python and low-power design techniques.

FPGA · VHDL · Verilog +2

• Bristol
• Hybrid · 4 days in office
• Senior

Lead bench PVT characterization for high-speed optical and electrical signal integrity products, developing automated test environments and analyzing complex datasets. Work with an international team across the UK, Canada, US and Mexico, using Python automation and mentoring junior engineers in a lab-based NPI role.

Python

• Bristol
• Hybrid · 4 days in office
• Senior

Owns test strategy and architecture for major semiconductor product lines on the Advantest V93000 platform, writing test plans and coverage objectives rather than executing someone else's. Leads complex test program development, statistical and adaptive test methods, yield and quality improvement, and test technology roadmaps while mentoring engineers. Hybrid role based in Bristol with Monday–Thursday onsite and up to 20% travel.

Advantest V93000

• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• Mid-level

Design and implement FPGA-based SoC systems for cutting-edge thermal imaging and augmented reality products, contributing reusable modules to a shared library. Work in a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and mechanical engineers, using VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog and Python, with a focus on low-power design and timing constraints.

FPGA · VHDL · Verilog +2

• Didcot
• Hybrid · 4 days in office
• £41,000 – £67,000 pa
• Senior
• Contract

Develops, tests and optimises FPGA firmware in VHDL or Verilog for next-generation control systems and power electronics, including interfaces to ADCs, DACs, memory and microcontrollers. Involves simulation, verification, lab-based hardware debugging and collaboration with hardware, software and systems engineers. Senior applicants can lead development activities and mentor others.

Xilinx · LTspice · PSpice +6

• Northamptonshire
• On-site
• Senior · manages people

Provide equipment engineering leadership in a UK wafer fab, covering advanced fault-finding, preventative maintenance and optimisation of semiconductor process tools handling hazardous chemicals and speciality gases. Mentor technicians and junior engineers, manage vendors and contractors, and drive TPM and 8-step improvement projects while reporting OEE metrics to executives.

ASML · SPTS · Trikon +7

• Northamptonshire
• Senior

Provide technical and engineering support to Epitaxy Shift Equipment Engineers and Technicians, maintaining Veeco and Aixtron MOVPE/MOCVD equipment, troubleshooting complex faults including bioreactors, and leading improvements, upgrades and installations. The role involves process gas systems, hazardous materials and SCBA use, plus supervising contractors and driving preventative maintenance in a semiconductor fab cleanroom.

Veeco · Aixtron · Microsoft Office +1

• Cambridge
• On-site
• Director · manages people
• Permanent

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.

GaN

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Senior

Owns the full lifecycle of electrical reliability fixes on operational trapped-ion quantum computers, from triaging and root-causing control and drive-electronics faults to designing, prototyping and retrofitting permanent solutions. Works across Operations, Science and Manufacturing on fleet-wide upgrades, standardising hardware and building telemetry to reduce downtime.

Altium · ADC · DAC +2