PhD-qualified RTL Engineer
CV-LibraryCambridge, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 9 March 2026
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For this role, we are seeking an academically bright candidate, PhD-qualified in a numerate stem subject such as physics, maths, electronics, or electronics, and some existing knowledge of digital electronics. You would be joining an expert Cambridge-based team, designing, optimising, and verifying a wide array of reusable logic blocks to implement mathematical algorithms and other common digital functionality. You would have a high degree of ownership in planning and progressing your work.
This role is with a leading technology company, with a relaxed and informal working environment, and excellent remuneration package.
You will need:
* An outstanding academic record with a relevant PhD, a bachelor's from a top university, and mostly A*s and As at A-level (or equivalent).
* Excellent numerical, algebraic, and logic skills, and understanding of areas such as how computers internally represent and manipulate numbers. Skills in System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, or coding skills in C++ would be advantageous.
* You must have full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK without time limit or the need for sponsorship.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading employer in the high technology sector, where you can build your skills, gain experience, and work on technological challenges whilst learning from expert colleagues. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer to the successful candidate.
Keywords: PhD, RTL, VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, Digital Logic Design, Verification, Cambridge
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Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.
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For this role, we are seeking an academically bright candidate, PhD-qualified in a numerate stem subject such as physics, maths, electronics, or electronics, and some existing knowledge of digital electronics. You would be joining an expert Cambridge-based team, designing, optimising, and verifying a wide array of reusable logic blocks to implement mathematical algorithms and other common digital functionality. You would have a high degree of ownership in planning and progressing your work.
This role is with a leading technology company, with a relaxed and informal working environment, and excellent remuneration package.
You will need:
* An outstanding academic record with a relevant PhD, a bachelor's from a top university, and mostly A*s and As at A-level (or equivalent).
* Excellent numerical, algebraic, and logic skills, and understanding of areas such as how computers internally represent and manipulate numbers. Skills in System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, or coding skills in C++ would be advantageous.
* You must have full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK without time limit or the need for sponsorship.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading employer in the high technology sector, where you can build your skills, gain experience, and work on technological challenges whilst learning from expert colleagues. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer to the successful candidate.
Keywords: PhD, RTL, VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, Digital Logic Design, Verification, Cambridge
Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts.
Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.
Please apply (quoting ref: CV27603) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate