Graduate Engineer - Semiconductor

Cutting-edge fabless chip design start-up developing next gen AI chips based in Edinburgh or Cambridge.
This is a unique opportunity to join a UK start-up that has recently secured significant funding following several years of groundbreaking innovation by its co-founders.
I am looking for Graduate Engineers to join a Silicon team as either a Digital Design or Verification Engineer.
Candidates should have an outstanding educational background, including A-levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science, and hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronic Engineering from a top-tier UK university.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of digital RTL blocks under guidance from senior engineers
• Contribute to microarchitecture definition by analysing specifications and documenting design decisions
• Write clean, synthesisable RTL in Verilog or SystemVerilog for small to medium-sized logic blocks
• Perform basic verification of RTL using simulation tools, including writing simple testbenches and assertions
• Assist in debugging functional, timing, or implementation-related problems with support from the design team
• Participate in design reviews, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback
• Collaborate closely with architects, verification engineers, and physical design teams to ensure smooth handover through the full ASIC flow
• Learn and adopt best practices for low-power design, high-speed design.
• Support tool flows and automation by writing simple scripts (Python, TCL, etc.) to improve design productivity
  

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong understanding of digital logic design, computer architecture, and basic hardware design principles
• Familiarity with RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog (university, internship, or project experience)
• Knowledge of hardware description languages, simulation concepts, and basic verification methods
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Bash
• Familiarity with EDA tools (ModelSim, Questa, VCS, Vivado, Synopsys, or Cadence) through coursework or internships is beneficial
• Good problem-solving skills and an ability to debug issues methodically.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment
• A genuine interest in semiconductor technology, chip design, and continuous learning
  

As a start-up, you can expect an attractive compensation package, including shares, performance and company bonuses, and a competitive base salary. The environment will be fast paced, challenging, and highly rewarding, offering the chance to play a key role in shaping the company's culture and technical direction.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship cannot be supported at this time.