Renesas Electronics

Graduate Digital Design Engineer

Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerRenesas Electronics
LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted25 days ago

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Graduate Digital Design Engineer to join our hardware development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital and mixed-signal designs and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will contribute to the definition and design of complex ASIC systems and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Interpret high-level requirements to create detailed micro-architecture specifications of digital control and data-path systems.
Develop synthesizable RTL using SystemVerilog for ASIC digital blocks, ensuring compliance with functional, timing, power, and area constraints.
Produce clear and complete design documentation, participate in design reviews, and follow all design processes.
Collaborate with wider digital design team, as well as analogue, physical design, verification, and DFT teams to ensure seamless integration and sign-off.
Maintain quality of deliverables using industry standard sign-off tools and methodologies; including LINT, CDC, and formal verification checks.
Develop and run simulations of designs; and perform debugging to identify and resolve issues.
Learn and apply best practices in digital design, and contribute to process improvements.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Internship/industrial placement in related field is desirable.
Strong understanding of digital logic design and flows.
Familiarity with HDL languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and simulation tools.
Exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl) is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment.
Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and Linux-based development environments.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

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