Semiconductor Jobs

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Verification Engineer

Work as a Silicon Verification Engineer on AI-focused IC development, verifying RTL for data centre-scale ML/AI chips. Collaborate across hardware and software teams to build high-quality silicon using modern methodologies including Cocotb and Bazel. Engage in specification, architecture, and verification planning in a fast-paced, full-stack environment.

Fractile London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Senior Embedded Performance Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing low-level runtime software for a next-generation AI inference chip, focusing on performance-critical ML kernels in C and assembly. The engineer will drive early silicon evaluation, create microbenchmarks, and collaborate closely with hardware, compiler, and simulation teams to deliver measurable performance gains. Work spans from firmware-level control paths to profiling and regression tracking in a tightly integrated hardware-software environment.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Lead Process Sustaining Engineer (Back End)

This role involves providing technical leadership and engineering support for high-volume manufacturing processes in the Back End/Assembly team. Responsibilities include sustaining and improving manufacturing processes, resolving complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.

Pragmatic Semiconductor Durham, DH7 8RJ, United Kingdom

Equipment Engineer (Photolithography)

This role involves working on the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of 300mm semiconductor equipment, specifically in the Photolithography area. You will support production, train team members, and help optimize equipment uptime and efficiency. The position is part of a collaborative team and requires significant experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, particularly with Photolithography tools.

Pragmatic Semiconductor Durham, DH7 8RJ, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Shift-work

Principal FPGA Design Engineer - Oxfordshire

This role involves leading the architecture and delivery of high-throughput FPGA subsystems, from initial requirements through RTL implementation, custom-ASIC bring-up, and product release. You will collaborate with ASIC, firmware, and software teams, optimize designs for performance, and mentor mid/senior hardware engineers.

Morgan McKinley (South West) Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £120,000 pa

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

You will design and develop reusable FPGA modules using SystemVerilog, perform RTL verification, and support timing closure. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver advanced electronic products to market.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £100,000 – £160,000 pa

Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic LRU solutions, working closely with the design team. Key responsibilities include guiding the team, defining processes, and ensuring integrated design architecture. The role involves hands-on technical work, from schematic capture to PCB layout and testing, and requires strong experience in electronics hardware design and product development.

Gold Group Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £54 – £64 ph

Principal Electronics & Software Engineer

This role involves working on advanced R&D projects, designing and implementing complex systems for deep tech applications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and interact with stakeholders to discuss project requirements and progress.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £75,000 pa

Firmware Engineer 1649

This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to develop advanced sensing and embedded systems, focusing on high-speed FPGA and SoC development. Responsibilities include capturing firmware requirements, designing and analyzing FPGA-based firmware, and collaborating with hardware and software engineers on system integration.

Morson Edge Pitsea, Essex, United Kingdom £55 – £74 ph

Firmware Engineer 1756

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for complex digital systems in safety-critical applications. The engineer will work closely with hardware, systems, and software teams, using tools like Xilinx and Intel FPGAs, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.

Morson Edge Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £62 – £85 ph

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing FPGA architectures for advanced sensing and Edge-AI technology. Responsibilities include VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog development, high-speed data acquisition, AXI interfaces, DMA, DDR memory, FPGA DSP, and embedded Linux integration. The role offers ownership and evolution from building a reliable acquisition platform to implementing real-time DSP and CNN acceleration.

Avanti Recruitment Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa
On-site Permanent

NPI Project Manager, electronic hardware

This role involves managing the execution of multiple NPI and sustaining projects in electronic hardware, control, measurement, and semiconductor equipment. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project lifecycles, tracking financials, and maintaining ISO-compliant documentation.

Expert Employment Cheshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £68,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Quality Manager

The Quality Manager will establish and lead the Quality Management System (QMS) at a semiconductor startup transitioning from development to production. This role involves defining quality and reliability processes for new product introduction, managing external manufacturing partners, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and industry standards. The position is central to driving continuous improvement across product lifecycle stages, from qualification to customer deployment.

Forefront RF Cambridge, United Kingdom
On-site

High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead

This role involves leading high-speed digital electronics design and development, working with MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. You will collaborate with various teams to develop optimized hardware architectures and ensure designs meet high professional standards.

Eclectic Recruitment Stevenage, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

FPGA Engineering Manager

The FPGA Engineering Manager will lead a team of FPGA and digital design engineers, driving technical excellence and project delivery from concept to production. Responsibilities include technical direction, team mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver complex FPGA-based solutions.

Eclectic Recruitment Stevenage, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa