Digital Design Engineer (#OAEG2)

Cirrus Logic, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Edinburgh seeks a talented Digital Design Engineer to develop industry-leading mixed-signal SOCs. You will design digital circuit architectures and collaborate with verification engineers to ensure product competitiveness. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and emphasizes personal and professional development within a diverse and inclusive culture. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have strong problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of digital circuit design. Relocation assistance available.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of digital circuit design.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new digital circuit architectures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure verified designs.
• Contribute to product definition and evaluations.

Skills

RTL design using Verilog and SystemVerilog

Verification of block-level digital designs

Synthesis and timing analysis of digital circuits

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end‑user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award‑winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Digital Design Engineer to join our growing design and development team in Edinburgh. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop industry‑leading mixed‑signal SOCs for consumer markets and become part of an organisation that operates at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology. We offer an incredible work culture where individual value is key, along with personal/professional development dictated by you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new digital circuit architectures on advanced process nodes.
• Work with systems, analog, physical design and verification engineers to ensure a fully specified, verified and correctly implemented design.
• Contribute to product definition, prototype evaluation, test development and product release to ensure that the ASIC can be manufactured, is competitive and meets the customers’ requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and design reviews.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Comprehensive understanding of digital circuit design in RTL using Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Knowledge and understanding of verification of block‑level digital designs
• Experience and understanding of synthesis and timing analysis of digital circuits
• Knowledge of design for testing and manufacturing
• Understanding and knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing processes
• An innovative, creative, lateral‑thinking problem solver
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret results
• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills
• Strong ability to relay complex information and collaborate with diverse teams using high‑level communication skills

This position is based in our Edinburgh office. It is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work from home, depending on business needs. Candidates must live within a commutable distance or be willing to relocate.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.