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Principal Digital IC Design Engineer

Neuchâtel Permanent View Job Description
We are looking to expand our client's team with a Principal Digital IC Design Engineer who has a strong background in digital design, embedded MCU/DSP systems and IP development.This is a senior technical role where you'll not only design and benchmark cutting-edge solutions but also act as a technical lead, guiding integration teams and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Added 08/09/2025

  • Global semiconductor company
  • Hub of design excellence

About Our Client

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.

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

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

  • 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



Quote job ref
JN-092025-6824626

Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Neuchâtel
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092025-6824626

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