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IC Resources
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
IC Resources is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff RTL Design Engineer to join a global leader in next-generation processor technology. You will work on designing industry-leading CPU cores, across the full design lifecycle, with collaboration from world-class architects. The role requires 6+ years RTL experience, Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL, CPU RTL, and knowledge of RISC-V. Relocation support across Europe and visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.
IC Resources Bedford, Bedfordshire
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Our international client is currently searching for a Senior Power Semiconductor Design Engineer to join the team. The role will involve the design and developing new power semiconductor devices (silicon and SiC) for overvoltage and overcurrent protection products. Leading chip design, modelling, layout, characterization, and qualification activities while supporting manufacturing, process improvements, and new product introduction will all be required. Key responsibilities Design and layout semiconductor devices for internal and external wafer fabrication Collaborate with product management, sales, and applications teams to define and develop new products Use semiconductor physics, wafer fabrication knowledge, DOE, SPC, DFM, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize designs and processes Perform device modelling, simulation, characterization, testing, reliability assessment, and failure analysis Prepare engineering documentation, product specifications, and datasheets to support product release and compliance with IATF16949 standards Support transfer of products from development into production. Required qualifications & experience Proven experience designing power semiconductor devices in silicon or SiC Strong understanding of:Semiconductor physics Wafer fabrication processes Design of Experiments (DOE) Statistical Process Control (SPC) Failure analysis and reliability testing Experience with semiconductor CAD/design tools such as Silvaco. Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
IC Resources Bedford, Bedfordshire
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
IC Resources is recruiting on behalf of an international client for a Senior Power Semiconductor Design Engineer in Bedford. You will lead design and development of power semiconductor devices (silicon and SiC) for overvoltage and overcurrent protection, guiding modeling, layout, qualification and release processes. Responsibilities include device design for internal and external wafer fabrication, collaboration with product teams, and applying DOE, SPC, DFM and Six Sigma methods to optimize
IC Resources
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
Location: London (Remote Working available) We're partnering with a well-funded, fast-growing semiconductor and AI computing company building high-performance compute platforms at the intersection of advanced silicon, accelerators, and compiler technology. They are expanding their compiler organisation and are looking for Senior to Staff-level Compiler Engineers to work on performance-critical, hardware-aware compiler systems that directly impact next-generation compute products. Development and evolution of LLVM-based and custom compiler toolchains Performance optimisation for AI / ML and accelerator-driven workloads Low-level code generation, backend, and systems-level compiler work Close collaboration with architecture, silicon, and hardware teams to influence real products Strong experience in compiler development (LLVM strongly preferred) Background in systems programming, performance optimisation, or hardware-aware software Exposure to AI accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, or DSPs is a strong plus
IC Resources
Sep 26, 2026
Full time
A leading innovator in next-generation compute architectures, developing high-performance, power-efficient CPU technology on the most advanced process nodes, is looking for an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join its growing team. You will play a key role in the implementation of cutting-edge CPU IP within a world-class engineering organisation. This is an opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers on complex CPU cores, contributing to the full physical design flow while helping to drive methodology improvements and achieve industry-leading PPA targets on advanced technology nodes. In this role, you will: Drive the physical implementation of advanced CPU blocks from synthesis through to sign-off Take ownership of key physical design activities including floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing and physical verification Work closely with RTL, architecture, STA and methodology teams to optimise designs for performance, power and area Analyse and resolve timing, congestion, power and DRC/LVS issues throughout the implementation cycle Develop and enhance automation, flows and methodologies using TCL, Python or Perl scripting Support design closure across advanced process technologies and contribute to best practices for future projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality silicon on aggressive project schedules Ideal background Candidates are likely to have: A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline Strong hands-on experience in Physical Design for complex ASIC or CPU/SoC designs Experience across the full implementation flow including floorplanning, place and route, CTS and physical sign-off Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler or equivalent Good understanding of timing closure, power optimisation and physical verification methodologies Strong scripting skills with TCL, Python or Perl This position offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading CPU technology, advanced process nodes and challenging technical problems within a highly respected engineering environment.
IC Resources
Sep 25, 2026
Full time
IC Resources is seeking a Phsyical Design Engineer to drive end-to-end CPU block implementation on cutting-edge nodes. You will collaborate with RTL, architecture and methodology teams to optimize performance, power and area while meeting aggressive project schedules. The role requires hands-on experience with floorplanning, CTS, place-and-route and sign-off, plus scripting in TCL, Python, or Perl to enhance flows and automation. A strong background in ASIC/CPU/SoC physical design is essential.
IC Resources
Sep 24, 2026
Full time
IC Resources is recruiting for a Principal RF Engineer in Bristol. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days onsite and requires eligibility for UK SC clearance. You will own RF and mixed-signal hardware from initial architecture through schematic design, PCB implementation, bring-up and validation, across the full RF signal chain including antennas, amplifiers, filters and high-speed ADC/DAC integration.
IC Resources
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Our client is a fast-growing UK engineering business developing advanced RF, sensing and communications technology for demanding operational environments. Based in Bristol, the role operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. Candidates must also be eligible for UK SC clearance. The role As a Principal RF Engineer, you will take ownership of RF and mixed-signal hardware from initial architecture through schematic design, PCB implementation, bring-up and validation. You will work across the full RF signal chain, including antenna interfaces, amplification, filtering, frequency conversion, signal conditioning and high-speed ADC/DAC integration. The Principal RF Engineer will also work closely with FPGA, embedded software and signal-processing engineers, ensuring the hardware delivers the required system-level performance. Typical work will include: RF front-end and signal-chain design Mixed-signal hardware incorporating high-speed ADCs and DACs Multi-layer RF PCB and schematic design RF component selection and integration Hardware bring-up, debugging and optimisation RF performance measurement using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators and oscilloscopes Integration with FPGA and SDR platforms What they are looking for Our client is looking for an experienced RF engineer who has designed complete RF or mixed-signal boards rather than working solely at system or simulation level. You should have strong experience with: RF analogue hardware and signal-chain design Mixers, amplifiers, filters, oscillators and gain stages High-speed ADC/DAC integration RF and mixed-signal PCB design using Altium, KiCad or similar RF layout, impedance control, grounding, isolation and signal integrity Hardware bring-up and laboratory debugging RF performance metrics including gain, noise figure, bandwidth and dynamic range Experience with SDR, FPGA/Zynq platforms, sensing, electronic warfare, communications or low-SWaP systems would be useful, but is not essential. Why consider it? This is a genuinely hands-on Principal RF Engineer position with significant technical ownership. You will be working on complex RF hardware that needs to operate reliably outside controlled laboratory environments, while remaining close to the design, build and test work. The company has strong engineering and manufacturing capability in Bristol, with RF, FPGA, embedded and signal-processing engineers working closely together. The role is hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Bristol, and candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance.
IC Resources Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
IC Resources is seeking a Staff FPGA Engineer for a leading quantum computing company in Oxford. You will take a senior technical role, owning FPGA architecture and development of signal processing and control functions across RTL design, verification, modeling, hardware testing and debugging. The role requires 10+ years FPGA experience, strong SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL RTL skills, DSP expertise (DDC/DUC, DDS, FIR/IIR), Xilinx MPSoC familiarity, and hands-on debugging with lab equipment.
IC Resources
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
My client is looking for a Lead Optical Engineer, to lead the optical architecture of a next-generation holographic data storage platform. As Lead Optical Engineer, you will take Optical Systems from prototype through to production. This is an onsite role, based in London. Responsibilities Own the optical architecture and design strategy for the current product and future roadmap. Define optical design intent from concept through to production. Lead optical development across Engineering Verification, Design Validation and Production Validation. Review, approve and sign off Zemax optical designs prior to manufacture. Develop simulation-led optical designs, replacing iterative prototyping with robust design methodology. Define optical performance, tolerancing, error budgets, thermal and mechanical constraints, and calibration strategies. Optimise precision optical systems for encoding performance and system reliability. Balance optical performance with manufacturability, packaging, cost and scalability. Collaborate closely with mechanical and mechatronics engineers on system integration, alignment and precision motion. Define clear optical requirements and communicate them across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Drive products from prototype to scalable, manufacturable production. Requirements Significant industry experience in optical design or optical engineering Strong Zemax experience including design, optimisation and tolerancing Experience owning major optical architecture or optical design decisions within hardware products Experience taking optical systems from prototype into verification, validation or production-intent design Experience defining optical performance budgets and calibration assumptions Hands-on experience building, aligning, testing and validating optical systems Understanding of design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly principles for optical hardware Experience working with optical suppliers on feasibility, tolerances and component selection Strong communication skills and ability to influence multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience leading through technical expertise rather than formal people management Experience with holography, optical encoding or projection systems Experience with imaging systems, microscopes or precision instrumentation Exposure to photonics, metrology or advanced manufacturing systems Benefits include 25 days annual leave, employer pension, and a competitive salary.
IC Resources
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
We are supporting a fast-scaling semiconductor company developing next-generation networking and security technology. They are looking to hire an experienced Distributed Network Engineer/Architect to join their fast growing team in London. This is a hands-on staff engineer position with ownership of distributed networking architecture and design decisions that span multiple teams, acting as the fulcrum across their networking, security and distributed system teams. You will be taking technical (Design/Architecture/Implementation) ownership over large-scale network and control plane systems that operate at global scale across cloud and networking domains, defining and driving the technical strategy for routing, switching, and networking control planes at enterprise and ISP scale. Key skills/experience required: Extensive hands-on experience in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or telecom networking, with a track record of staff-level or equivalent impact Deep expertise in routing protocols TCP/IP, QoS, DHCP, and data center / cloud networking architectures Strong backend engineering skills in Rust/Go with production-grade distributed systems experience Proven ability to design systems processing PB-scale data with multi-tenant isolation and high availability Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker and at least one major cloud platform (OCI, AWS, or equivalent) Deep understanding of low-level systems: packet processing, hardware interaction and control plane & data plane optimization Excellent written and verbal communication - ability to author RFCs, present to leadership, and align distributed teams around a technical direction You must be resident in the UK and be eligible for SC clearance.
IC Resources Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
Take ownership of the FPGA technology behind some of the world's most advanced quantum computing systems. We are supporting a leading quantum computing company in Oxford that is pushing trapped-ion technology towards larger, more powerful and commercially scalable systems. They are looking to add a Staff FPGA Engineer to take a senior technical role within their FPGA team. This is a highly technical, hands-on position where you'll architect and develop critical signal processing and control functions. You'll work across RTL design, verification, modelling, hardware testing, and system-level debugging, collaborating closely with electronics, software, and quantum engineering teams. They are looking for a Staff FPGA Engineer with the following background: 10+ years of hands-on FPGA development experience Strong RTL design and verification using SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL Extensive FPGA-based DSP experience, including DDC/DUC, DDS and FIR/IIR filtering Experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC platforms Modelling and simulation using Python, MATLAB, or Simulink Strong verification experience including code and functional coverage Hands-on hardware debugging using JTAG, ILA, oscilloscopes and other lab equipment Experience with JESD204B, ADC/DAC interfaces, DDR3/4, 10Gb Ethernet, digital control algorithms, embedded Linux, or ASIC development would be advantageous. This is an opportunity to take significant technical ownership while working at the forefront of one of the fastest-developing areas of quantum computing.
IC Resources
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
IC Resources in London is seeking an experienced Distributed Network Engineer/Architect to own the distributed networking architecture across multiple teams and act as the fulcrum between networking, security and distributed systems teams. You will take hands-on ownership of large-scale network and control plane systems spanning global cloud and networking domains, defining strategy for routing, switching, and networking control planes at enterprise and ISP scale.
IC Resources Ipswich, Suffolk
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Our international client is currently searching for a Principal Photolithography Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and transfer of advanced photolithography processes for semiconductor devices from R&D through high-volume manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimize photolithography processes for photonic devices. Support R&D/manufacturing wafers and transfer processes to large-scale production. Oversee lithography equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and performance. Collaborate with design, integration, facilities, epitaxy, etching, and testing teams. Establish process controls, characterization methods, and yield/reliability standards. Troubleshoot lithography/process issues and drive continuous improvement. Research and implement new lithography techniques, materials, and technologies. Provide technical leadership and manage R&D projects aligned to business goals. Required Experience & Skills: PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or similar. 12+ years in photolithography, ideally in compound semiconductors or photonics. Expertise in mask design, resist technologies, and cleanroom lithography equipment (steppers, aligners, spin coaters). Experience with characterization tools (SEM, AFM, profilometers). Strong understanding of photonics/optoelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Data analysis, statistical process control, troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred: Semiconductor process integration and fabrication workflow knowledge. Familiarity with optical/photonics industry standards.
IC Resources Ipswich, Suffolk
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
IC Resources, on behalf of an international client, seeks a Principal Photolithography Process Engineer to lead development, optimization, and transfer of advanced photolithography processes for semiconductor devices from R&D through high-volume manufacturing. You will oversee lithography equipment setup and maintenance, collaborate with design, integration, facilities, epitaxy, etching and testing teams, and define process controls, yield and reliability standards while driving continuous