Digital IC Verification Lead

Join an innovative UK technology leader in Cambridge, revolutionising precision motion systems, and take ownership of digital IC verification for cutting-edge products used in millions of devices worldwide.

Job Title: Digital IC Verification Lead

Location: Cambridge (On-site)

Salary: Negotiable – Competitive

Position: Permanent

About the Company

A UK-based technology company specialising in precision motion solutions using patented Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator technology. Its compact, high-performance systems are widely used in smartphone cameras, wearables, AR/VR devices, haptics, and medical applications worldwide.

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Digital IC Verification Lead to own verification strategy and sign-off for advanced digital IC products. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor and guide a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital IC verification activities through tape-out and sign-off.
• Develop and enhance Python-based verification environments (non-UVM).
• Ensure high-quality, production-ready IC designs.
• Support verification across IC (silicon) and FPGA (emulation) platforms.
• Own verification coverage, lint, and quality sign-off processes.
• Maintain and improve automated test systems, ensuring timely issue triage.
• Contribute to RTL development and architectural work where appropriate.
• Provide line management and mentor junior engineers.

Required Experience

• 12+ years' hands-on digital IC verification experience.
• Strong Python verification expertise (essential).
• SystemVerilog (SV) experience — not VHDL.
• Proven verification sign-off experience for digital ICs.
• Experience improving verification methodologies and processes.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience.

📩 If interested in this role, please send your CV to tee@microtech-global.com