Job Description

In this role, the Principal Digital IC Design Engineer will:

• Architect, specify, implement, simulate, and benchmark MCU, DSP systems, and hardware accelerators
• Lead the development of digital blocks, IPs, and peripheral IPs with a strong focus on digital design
• Act as a technical lead, consulting integration teams on the definition and use of these systems
• Support verification and FPGA prototyping activities
• Coordinate SDK development with software teams
• Drive project activities, contributing to methodology and design flow improvements
• Mentor and support junior engineers

Global semiconductor companyHub of design excellence
What Principal Digital IC Design Engineer will need

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• 10+ years' experience in semiconductor product development with leadership exposure
• Strong expertise in digital design, including RTL design of digital IP blocks and systems in Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Experience with embedded CPUs (ARM Cortex, DSP) and AMBA bus protocols (AHB/APB)
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland

What Else Principal Digital IC Design Engineer may bring

• Experience in project or task leadership
• Background in DSP, digital peripheral IP development, or accelerator design
• Knowledge of CPU/MCU subsystem design, SystemRDL or IP-XACT
• Programming skills in Python (automation) and C/C++ (embedded software)
• Familiarity with design intent (timing constraints/SDC, power intent/UPF)
• Understanding of RTL-to-GDS flows (synthesis, PnR, STA, power analysis)
• Advanced verification.

Our client is a leading global provider of intelligent semiconductor solutions, driving innovation in energy efficiency, advanced computing, and smart technologies. With a strong international presence, they offer engineers the opportunity to shape future-focused products while growing their careers in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

• A collaborative, friendly, and team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for continual learning and career growth
• The chance to work on exciting international projects
• 25 vacation days per year and a highly competitive benefits package
• Support for volunteering and charitable programmes
• A culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility

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