Cirrus Logic

Low power audio and mixed-signal ICs

Senior Digital Design Engineer

Silicon & ASIC DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEdinburgh, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with an extensive proven background in digital CMOS circuit design.
Implement complex digital circuits and subsystems in RTL using Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Understand digital system-level design, including standard bus protocols, bus architecture design, and chip-level clock and reset architectures.
Verify block-level digital designs.
Understand synthesis and timing analysis of digital circuits.
Share technical expertise and knowledge, contribute to design reviews, and work to resolve conflicts.
Be organised, detailed, and meticulous, with strong communication skills.
Be self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work with a sense of urgency and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop new digital circuit architectures from concept and architecture through design, design integration, and production on advanced process nodes, including developing block-level testbenches.
Collaborate with a team of engineers responsible for delivering complex mixed-signal products and intellectual property.
Contribute to technical reviews and ensure intellectual property quality using checklists.
Influence the growth of the team through supervision of junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications

Understand and have an appreciation for mixed-signal engineering.
Have experience working within UVM-based verification environments.
Have experience scripting and automating design tasks.
Have experience with AMBA, SPI, and I2C protocols.
Have lab and silicon validation skills, including chip bring-up and debug from a design perspective.
Have a good understanding of linting, CDC, and RDC tools.
Collaborate with DFT and place-and-route teams.
Understand board-level interface standards and interface design.
Have experience with clock generation circuits and handling multiple clock domains.
Have experience with power gating and low-power design techniques.
Have experience with ARM, RISC-V, or similar microcontrollers, as well as memory controllers.
Have experience with DSP filter design using MATLAB and signal analysis techniques.

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 highly skilled Digital IC Design Engineer to join our growing design and development team in Edinburgh. You will work within our High-Performance Mixed-Signal R&D division, which develops industry-leading SoCs for global consumer markets. You will be part of an organisation operating at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop new digital circuit architectures from concept, architecture, design, design integration through to production on advanced process nodes including development of block level testbenches
Collaborate with a team of engineers with responsibility for the delivery of complex mixed-signal products and IPs
Contribute to technical reviews and ensure IP quality using checklists
Influence the growth of the team through supervision of junior engineers

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s, Master's or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with an extensive proven background in digital CMOS circuit design
Implementation of complex digital circuits and sub-systems in RTL using Verilog / SystemVerilog
Understanding of digital system-level design, including use of standard bus protocols, bus architecture design and chip-level clock and reset architectures
Verification of block-level digital designs
Understanding of synthesis and timing analysis of digital circuits
Good interpersonal skills, share technical expertise and knowledge, contribute to design reviews, work optimally to resolve conflicts
Organised, detailed, and meticulous with strong communication skills
Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and thrive in a dynamic environment

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

An understanding, appreciation, and passion for mixed signal engineering
Experience working within UVM based verification environments
Scripting and automation of design tasks
Experience with AMBA, SPI, I2C protocols
Lab and silicon validation skills; Experience of chip bring-up and debug from design perspective
Good understanding of Linting, CDC and RDC tools
Collaboration with DFT and Place and Route teams
Board level interface standards and interface design
Experience with clock generation circuits and handling multiple clock domains
Experience with Power gating and low power design techniques
Experience with ARM, RISC-V, or similar microcontrollers as well as memory controllers
DSP filter design using MATLAB and signal analysis techniques

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.

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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.

About the Company

Cirrus Logic

Low power audio and mixed-signal ICs

Cirrus Logic designs low-power, high-precision mixed-signal ICs and software for audio and control, serving mobile, smart home, and wearable markets. Its devices provide audio processing, voice capture, and control features integrated into consumer electronics, focusing on power efficiency. The company differentiates itself by specializing in power-efficient, high-precision audio and mixed-signal technology and by pairing silicon with software, services, and development tools for manufacturers. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of audio and mixed-signal solutions that improve user experiences in mobile, smart home, and wearable devices while maintaining strong governance and ESG commitments.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 1984

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