Full-Time
Senior Digital Design Engineer
Allegro MicroSystems
1,001-5,000 employees
Semiconductor sensing and motion control solutions
No salary listed
Midlothian, UK
In Person
Travel up to 10-20% domestically/internationally to support customers and off-site teams.
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- You hold a PhD or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electronics or a related field, combined with extensive, proven experience in a senior digital design role.
- 6+ years of experience in digital design or digital architectures, ranging from complex algorithmic IP to full System-on-Chip (SoC) designs including CPU subsystems, interconnect fabrics (e.g., AMBA/AXI), and system-level protocols.
- A proven track record of designing and implementing complex digital IP and contributing to SoC integration from specification through to tapeout and silicon validation.
- A strong command of advanced digital design principles, including low-power and high-speed design techniques.
- A solid understanding and practical application of advanced Design for Test and Design for Manufacturability techniques (scan compression, built-in self-test) and Field-Programmable Gate Array/emulation for complex systems.
- A strong collaborator and mentor with experience guiding junior engineers.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
- Travel up to 10-20% may be required to support customers, vendors, and off-site design teams in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- Own the Architecture: Lead the definition of system-level requirements and own the Architect and Design: Contribute to system-level requirements and design the digital architecture for complex solutions, including both IP-level and full System-on-Chip designs.
- Drive Implementation: Architect and implement complex, reusable RTL modules and contribute to top-level chip integration through the entire digital flow, ensuring adherence to best practices for low-power and high-performance design.
- Improve Our Methodology: Contribute to the evolution of our digital design methodology, helping to evaluate and deploy new tools and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Ensure Robust Validation: Work with the team on the FPGA validation and pre-silicon emulation strategy, ensuring robust verification of the entire system and a seamless hardware/software interface.
- Guarantee First-Pass Silicon Success: Partner with the verification team to define success criteria and ensure comprehensive functional coverage.
- Solve Critical Challenges: Collaborate with the physical implementation team to resolve critical timing, power, and area challenges on advanced technology nodes.
- Mentor and Collaborate: Act as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating effectively with peers across the team.
- Be a Technical Interface: Serve as a key technical partner to the systems, software, applications, and test engineering teams, and participate in technical discussions with key customers and EDA vendors.
- Expertise with Cadence or equivalent EDA toolsets for the entire front-end design flow.
- Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.
Allegro MicroSystems designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor products that sense, regulate, and drive electromechanical systems, focusing on power and sensing for motion control and energy-efficient applications. Its offerings include sensors, power-management ICs, motor-drive devices, and related algorithms used by automotive OEMs and industrial customers. The company differentiates itself with global engineering and manufacturing capabilities, automotive-grade quality, and a large-scale footprint that ships over one billion units annually to about 10,000 customers. Its goal is to enable energy-efficient motion control across automotive and industrial markets by expanding its semiconductor offerings and providing strong engineering support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Manchester, New Hampshire
Founded
1990
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Data center revenue hit record 10% of Q3 sales, up 31% sequentially with robotics doubling.
- Q1 2026 revenue grew 26% to $243M driven by EV and AI data center demand.
- Management targets $1.5B revenue long-term with expansion into isolated gate drivers and renewable storage.
What critics are saying
- Texas Instruments and ON Semiconductor dominate gate driver market with entrenched automotive relationships.
- Gross margin fell 10.4% short Q1 2026 due to gold and commodity cost pressures.
- Nvidia-Marvell $2B partnership threatens Allegro's AI data center power solution penetration and TAM expansion.
What makes Allegro MicroSystems unique
- Proprietary Hall-effect and TMR magnetic sensing IP with 0.55% accuracy drift-free performance.
- Power-Thru chipset reduces EMI by 20dB and common-mode capacitance by 15x versus competitors.
- Fab-lite model with UMC/TSMC partnerships maintains 53%+ gross margins and capital efficiency.
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Allegro MicroSystems reported Q4 revenues of $229.2 million, up 28.9% year on year, exceeding analysts' expectations by 3.6%. The power management chip and distance sensor designer delivered adjusted operating income above estimates, though earnings per share met expectations. CEO Mike Doogue highlighted automotive sales growth of 28% year on year, with e-Mobility increasing 46%. Industrial sales rose 31%, driven by a record quarter in data centres. Non-GAAP EPS more than doubled to $0.15. The stock has declined 4.5% since the earnings report and currently trades at $33.01. Processors and graphics chip stocks tracked collectively fell 3.8% following their latest results, despite the sector reporting revenues 2% above consensus estimates.
Allegro MicroSystems has been affected by sector-wide movements following Nvidia's announcement of a $2 billion investment and partnership with Marvell Technology, whilst geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict raised semiconductor supply chain concerns. The company's investment case centres on growing demand for its power and sensing chips in automotive and industrial sectors. Allegro recently guided fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales between $230 million and $240 million, with earnings per share of $0.14 to $0.18. Analysts' narrative projects $1.2 billion revenue by 2028, requiring 17.3% annual growth. Whilst the Nvidia-Marvell partnership lifted semiconductor sentiment, it doesn't materially alter Allegro's near-term focus on executing its product roadmap or key risks around margin pressure from pricing and competition, particularly in China and automotive markets.
Allegro MicroSystems unveils high-accuracy magnetic current sensor. Allegro MicroSystems has launched a new Hall-effect current sensor that the company says sets a new standard for accuracy in power electronics. The ACS37017 forms the final part of Allegro's expanded sensor portfolio, designed to address speed, power density and precision requirements in modern high-efficiency systems. The ACS37017 is a factory-calibrated device that combines high-voltage isolation with an advanced sensing architecture. According to Allegro, it delivers a typical sensitivity error of 0.55% across lifetime and temperature, providing the stability needed for high-voltage power converters used in applications such as AI data centres, electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. The new device joins two previously released high-end current sensors aimed at different engineering priorities: Speed: The ACS37100, based on the company's XtremeSense TMR technology, offers a 10-MHz bandwidth and has been recognised as an EDN Product of the Year. Its fast response is designed to support GaN and SiC power platforms where switching occurs within nanoseconds. Power Density: The ACS37200 features a 50-μΩ conductor intended to reduce power loss by up to 90% and minimise footprint for compact systems. With the introduction of the ACS37017, Allegro says it now provides targeted solutions for the three core challenges designers face as power systems move towards higher efficiency and greater integration. Conventional current sensors often exhibit drift, in which accuracy degrades over time or in varying temperatures. Allegro states that the ACS37017 addresses this issue through a proprietary compensation architecture that maintains stable readings throughout the operational life of the device. The sensor also incorporates a non-ratiometric voltage reference, removing the need for external precision components on the circuit board. This design choice is intended to simplify system architecture, reduce bill-of-materials costs and minimise noise sources, enabling a cleaner signal to reach the microcontroller. The ACS37017 is positioned by Allegro as its flagship product for accuracy in demanding control loops, rounding out a portfolio aimed at supporting next-generation power electronics across multiple sectors. ACS37017 features and benefits include: Accuracy: Achieves 0.55% typical sensitivity error over temperature and lifetime for tighter control loops and higher system efficiency. Drift Performance: Proprietary compensation architecture ensures long-term stability, improving system reliability. Simplified Design: Integrated precision voltage reference removes external components and noise sources. High-Voltage Isolation: Robust reinforced isolation ensures safety in high-voltage xEV and industrial systems. Compact, Standard Footprint: Monolithic surface-mount leaded package offers high isolation without the bulk of module-based alternatives.
Allegro MicroSystems appoints Ian Kent, Senior Vice President, Operations and Jamie Haas Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. MANCHESTER, N.H., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. ("Allegro") (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced that the company has promoted Ian Kent to Senior Vice President, Operations and Jamie Haas to Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. "As we sharpen our focus on executing our long-term strategy, it is critical to backfill key roles within Allegro's senior leadership team. These promotions are the result of thoughtful consideration, including my own experience overseeing worldwide operations and technology development. This transition reflects both continuity and strength in leadership," said Mike Doogue, Chief Executive Officer. "Ian and Jamie are the right leaders to drive our company forward. I am incredibly confident in this team's ability to achieve our strategic goals and lead us into the future." Ian will be responsible for Allegro's worldwide manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations, including internal and external manufacturing and our assembly and test facility in the Philippines. He assumes responsibilities previously overseen by the CEO and brings deep operational continuity to this role. In addition to 25 years of experience in semiconductors, since joining Allegro in 2023, Ian has held progressively senior operations leadership roles, most recently serving as Vice President, Operations, with responsibility for global manufacturing excellence and supply chain execution. As Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Jamie will lead Allegro's technology vision, strategic technology development, and AI product and tool strategy, assuming CTO responsibilities previously overseen by the CEO. Jamie brings 25 years of semiconductor design and development experience, including over 20 years at Allegro, and has been instrumental in advancing next-generation technologies aligned with our 'Innovation with Purpose' strategy. His expertise and vision in AI and machine learning will be instrumental as Allegro evolves its product roadmap and enhances its chip development processes by using transformative AI capabilities, while simultaneously accelerating market-leading innovations for our customers. About Allegro MicroSystems Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is leveraging more than three decades of expertise in magnetic sensing and power ICs, to propel automotive, clean energy and industrial automation forward with solutions that enhance efficiency, performance and sustainability. Allegro's commitment to quality drives transformation across industries, reinforcing our status as a pioneer in "automotive grade" technology and a partner in our customers' success. 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Allegro MicroSystems shares rose 8.1% after the chip designer reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat revenue expectations and provided strong guidance. Revenue grew 28.9% year-over-year to $229.2 million, surpassing analyst forecasts. The company projected first-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $235 million, ahead of analyst estimates. Operating margin improved to 4.2% from 0% in the prior-year quarter, whilst the company generated positive free cash flow of $41.26 million. However, GAAP earnings per share of $0.04, whilst improved from a year-ago loss, fell slightly short of Wall Street's consensus of $0.05. Allegro MicroSystems shares are up 40.2% year-to-date and have reached a new 52-week high of $37.72.