Digital ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer

At semify, we are not just engineers and product developers; we are strategic partners in innovation. Our expertise in digital design and verification for FPGAs and ASICs ensures a seamless transition from concept to implementation. We specialize in developing (mixed-signal) ASICs, particularly RISC-V based microcontroller systems, for edge computing, IoT and SoCs for AI applications.

We believe in the power of international talent and cooperation. With the European Chips Act set to have a significant impact on the industry, there is a growing need for skilled professionals. By joining semify, you can actively participate in shaping the bright future of the European semiconductor landscape.

This is a full-time hybrid role with the flexibility for work from home. Occasional business trips to Graz, Austria are expected (3-4 times a year).

Tasks

As a Digital Design Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Designing, implementing, and verifying digital designs that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

• Developing FPGA-based prototypes to validate and demonstrate design concepts.

• Directly interacting with industry-leading clients to understand their challenges and provide effective solutions.

• Collaborating in the architecture and integration of large SoC designs, including AI accelerators and high-speed interfaces.

• Optimizing designs for performance, area, and power within complex SoC environments.

• Performing block-level and top-level verification using UVM or similar methodologies.

• Contributing to the definition of verification plans, testbench architectures and coverage metrics.

Requirements

Requirements

As an ideal candidate, you:

• Have a minimum of 6 years of experience in digital design for ASICs and/or FPGAs (6 years with a Master's degree, 8 years with a Bachelor's degree)

• Know at least one HDL (SystemVerilog or VHDL)

• Can implement and verify digital designs that meet the highest standards of quality and performance

• Can develop FPGA-based prototypes to validate and demonstrate design concepts

• Interact confidently with industry-leading clients to understand their challenges and deliver effective solutions

• Collaborate on the architecture and integration of large SoC designs, including AI accelerators and high-speed interfaces

• Optimize designs for performance, area, and power within complex SoC environments

• Contribute to verification plans, testbench architectures, and coverage metrics

• Are experienced in working with version control systems (Git preferred)

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Have experience in FPGA/ASIC verification (a plus)

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• Are able to work both independently and as part of a team

It is not a problem if you do not meet all requirements. Most importantly, we welcome individuals who are motivated to learn and grow with us

Benefits

• Professional Development:

Work on a wide range of projects and benefit from our strong knowledge-sharing culture. We use cutting-edge tools such as Cocotb to ensure you stay at the forefront of industry advancements.

• Skills Analysis:
  Our unique skills analysis program identifies and maps your competencies, supporting your long-term professional growth.

• Fully Flexible Home Office Agreement:
  Depending on project needs.

• On-site Collaboration:
  Possible at our Budapest office and in Graz, Austria.

• Flexible Work-Life Balance:
  No core working hours.

We look forward to connecting with you and helping you start your career journey with Semify-Hungary.