25 Asic Design jobs in Ireland

ASIC Design Engineer - GPU / Semiconductors

We are currently recruiting experienced ASIC Design Engineers to work for an industry-leading multinational semiconductor company at one of their leading European offices in Ireland. This position is working within their GPU team.

This is a permanent working opportunity based in Cork, Ireland.

Key responsibilities for this ASIC Design Engineer position:

• Micro-architect and design RTL for GPU architecture blocks and modules including shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystems, interconnects, power, and system-level design.
• Optimize hardware design for enhanced performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate hardware feasibilities for complex algorithms and requirements.
• Develop micro-architecture and specifications for new designs.
• Implement RTL based on the developed micro-architecture.
• Conduct verification and debugging throughout the project lifecycle.
• Optimize silicon cost and improve clock speed.
• Troubleshoot silicon issues related to the design.

Key requirements:

• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog design, Synopsys synthesis, low power design, test plan development, and coverage-based design verification.
• Knowledge of Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic, low power design, and programming languages such as C/C++/Python.
• Experience in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine-Learning, cache, controller, video, display, and camera blocks in ASIC is preferred.
• Exposure to Graphics APIs (OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D) is a plus.

Keywords:
ASIC Design Engineer / Application Specific Integrated Circuit / Verilog / System Verilog / SystemVerilog / Low Power / Computer Architecture / RTL / GPU / CPU / DSP / Graphics API / OpenGL / Vulkan / Direct3D

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Principal Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Cork

An established international design technology company is looking to hire a
Principal Digital Design Engineer
to join their team in Cork. This position plays a key role in advancing the security and safety of automotive semiconductor systems—ensuring new technology meets the latest compliance and risk management standards.

You will collaborate closely with technical leaders across architecture, software development, and quality engineering to help define and verify security features in automotive-focused silicon solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior engineering role within a forward-thinking R&D team, working on next-generation silicon IP for the automotive domain. You'll be contributing to projects that impact real-world technologies, including autonomous driving, EV systems, and connected car architectures.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Driving the integration of cybersecurity and functional safety into automotive chip development.
• Performing structured risk evaluations and security analyses on complex hardware/software systems.
• Building and executing test strategies to validate alignment with project-level security goals.
• Supporting internal engineering groups to incorporate security practices at various design stages.
• Maintaining clear documentation to track requirements and support compliance reviews.
• Participating in preparation for audits and functional safety assessments.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronic Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in 4+ sucusseful tapeouts
• Strong expertise in RTL Design in Verilog or System Verilog
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO21434 (cybersecurity) and ISO functional safety) is highly desirable but not essential
• Experience preferably working on embedded security or safety projects

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I am looking for a Staff Digital Design Engineer to come and join my client in Cork due to company growth. As a member of the Digital Design team, you can take on a diverse role and make a real impact across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leaders Power Semiconductor products who work in a range of markets such as automotive, industrial, medical, and military applications.

Responsibilities Would Include

• Design and specification of system blocks such as DSP cores and ARM processors
• Design of digital and mixed signal sub systems
• Development of IC architectures
• Low power ASIC design

Required Experience

• Bachelors or Masters in a relevant field
• Experience in a Digital Design role
• Experience with digital signal processing
• Knowledge of power conversion
• Verilog, RTL coding, simulation, and synthesis

For more information on this role or others then please contact Jordan Browne at IC Resources.

ASIC Hardware Design Engineer

A great opportunity for an experienced ASIC Design Engineer to join a Global Leading Semiconductor company, working alongside their GPU Team in Cork, Ireland.

The Role

• Micro-architect and design RTL for blocks and modules of our GPU architecture across shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystem and interconnect, and power and system level design
• Identify advanced ways to optimize hardware design for better performance, power, and cost
• Evaluate the hardware feasibilities of complex algorithms and requirements
• Develop micro architecture and specification of the new generation design
• Develop RTL for the corresponding micro architecture
• Provide essential verification and debugging activities for the corresponding design throughout the entire project cycles
• Optimize the silicon cost and improve clock speed
• Troubleshoot silicon issues with products relevant to the corresponding design

Requirements

• The team looks for wide range of level and experience, typically from 3 years to 20 years.
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog design, Synopsys synthesis, low power design, test plan development, coverage-based design verification
• Experience with Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic, Low power design, C/C++/Python programming languages is desired.
• Experience in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine-Learning, cache, controller, video, display, camera blocks in ASIC is desired.
• Exposure to Graphics API (OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D, etc) is big plus
• Good communication skill and desire to work as a team player

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A Global semiconductor giant based in Cork are seeking to bolster their team with a talented Digital Design Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement digital logic using RTL languages such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• Develop micro-architectures aligned with system-level specifications.
• Conduct functional simulations and debug designs using industry-standard verification tools.
• Collaborate with verification and physical design teams on test plans, timing closure, and DFT integration.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and verification results while participating in design reviews and improving design methodologies.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital design.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with architecture and design tools.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• Strong communication skills for documenting work, participating in reviews, and coordinating within teams.

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We are seeking an experienced and skilled Digital Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dublin. As an Engineer, you will play a key role in the design of digital designs that drive and support Capacitive Sensing, Touch sensing, and mixed-signal IP. Your technical expertise will help us achieve our mission of excellence and take our designs to the next level.

In your new role you will:

• Define design requirements for digital designs
• Develop microarchitecture of IP
• Design and develop RTL and UPF designs
• Utilize design tools including Synthesis, Lint, CDC, RDC, MVRC, and STA

You are a team-player capable of communicating within cross-functional teams. You have the passion to apply your new ideas and learnings and you're continuously looking for self-improvement and innovation.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• A Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering or similar
• 5+ years of experience in Digital IC design
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to daily work, with a focus on clear and open communication
• Knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog is an advantage
• Experience in RTL and UPF design, as well as with EDA tools for Synthesis, Lint, CDC, STA

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry, at least employment group H ). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. A higher payment is negotiable depending on your expertise and skills. Furthermore, Infineon offers additional employee benefits.

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you shape the technologies of tomorrow and work in an international environment with more than 4700 colleagues from over 70 nations. Your personal contribution will be valued and appreciated as the cornerstones of our success. And all that in beautiful surroundings which guarantee a high quality of life.

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is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria's southernmost province, in close proximity to the Italian and Slovenian border. Living in Austria has many social, health-care-related and economic perks. The country's social and health care system is among the best in the world and for decades numerous international surveys have singled out Austria as a particularly safe and wealthy country with a high quality of life. Villach itself benefits from its status as a "small town", offering everyday living at affordable prices in an outstanding setting. Find out what you like most about Villach and join us:

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A major European semiconductor company based in Cork which excels in microcontrollers, sensors, and power electronics, with strong positions in automotive, EV, and industrial markets are seeking to bolster their team with an experienced Digital Design Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Direct a team of digital design engineers to create cutting-edge digital products, leveraging the latest research and emerging technologies.
• Guide the full product lifecycle, including concept creation, UX/UI, circuit design, pre-silicon verification, and post-silicon validation to ensure top-quality outcomes.
• Partner with product management, engineering, marketing, and operations to align strategies, drive innovation, and meet customer and market demands.
• Establish design methodologies, optimise processes, and implement scientific approaches for quality enhancement, system development, and new product opportunities.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to deliver market-oriented digital solutions on time and within scope.

Requirements:

• Over 15 years of experience in digital micro-architecture, with deep specialization in areas such as signal processing, automotive communication protocols, or mixed-signal subsystems.
• At least 3–4 years managing design or architecture teams, providing technical direction and fostering innovation.
• Proficient in digital design and HDL capture (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog), with strong knowledge of bus interfaces such as AHB and AXI.
• Skilled in programming languages like C, C++, and MATLAB, as well as scripting with Perl or Python for automation and development.
• Familiar with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity concepts (ISO 21434), and common performance benchmarks and workloads.

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Digital Design Engineering Manager

European Tech Recruit are working closely with a multinational semiconductor company, based in Dublin, who are looking for a talented
Digital Design Engineering Manager
to join their team.

In this role you will lead their team of digital design engineers and drive the development of innovative digital products and solutions. As a key member of their product development team, you'll oversee the design and development of digital products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop and implement design strategies to improve product quality and user experience.

Responsibilities as
Digital Design Engineering Manager
:

• Lead a team of digital design engineers to develop innovative digital products and solutions.
• Oversee the design and development of digital products, including UX, UI, and visual design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing.
• Develop and implement design strategies and processes to improve product quality and user experience.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop new and/or enhance existing technical systems, including software, hardware, and various products.
• Develop generic and market-oriented products, ensuring they meet customer needs and market demands.
• Ensure developments are based on state-of-the-art research and technology, applying scientific methods for quality improvement, process optimization, and new product development.
• Conduct applied research to drive innovation and growth, including quality improvement, process optimization, and new business areas.
• Develop digital products and modules, including concept and circuit design, as well as physical implementation.
• Apply pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation methods to ensure high-quality digital products.
• Collaborate with other functions, such as marketing and operations, to develop planning and strategy.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform design decisions and drive innovation.

Requirements:

• A University Degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience and knowledge of digital micro-architecture concepts as well as deep expertise in one or more focused areas (e.g., signal processing, automotive communication protocols) or mixed-signal subsystems.
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in managing a team of designers or an Architecture team.
• Experience with bus interfaces like AHB/AXI interconnects would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety and/or cybersecurity concepts (ISO 26262, ISO
• Proficiency in digital design and HDL capture (e.g., Verilog, VHDL, System Verilog).
• Proficiency in software programming languages (e.g., C, C++, MATLAB).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python).
• Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.

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The AMD SerDes team in Ireland are hiring for a Staff level digital design engineer to work on the development of digital designs for complex mixed-signal ICs in the latest CMOS FinFET processes. The scope of the work includes the RTL design and implementation of complex clock and data recovery algorithms, adaptive digitally assisted control loops and the development of advanced DSP designs to achieve power efficient channel equalization solutions. The successful candidate will work with an experienced mixed signal design team delivering world-class SerDes solutions.

Day to day responsibilities:

• RTL implementation of algorithms for clock and data recovery, adaptive digital control and DSP.
• Communication with the architecture team to understand proposed algorithms and provide feedback regarding design implementation.
• Digital design verification to ensure basic design functionality prior to hand-off of the design to verification team
• Design verification using standard industry tools for HDL checking e.g. CDC, RDC, Lint
• Support of the verification team in the debug of identified issues
• Assist with silicon bring up and debug.
• Creation of clear design specifications and implementation documentation.

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in RTL design methodologies, specification development and design implementation.
• Familiarity with RTL design using a HDL such as Verilog or VHDL, Verilog being a preference.
• Experience in modern digital ASIC methodologies including verification, STA and signal integrity, DFT, synthesis, physical implementation.
• "Tape-out" experience in advanced foundry process technologies
• Experience in silicon debug, verification and characterization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills

Academic Credentials:

Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

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