Digital Design Engineer, IP

Job description

THE COMPANY
Established in early 2024, at Analogue Insight we are bridging the Analogue and Digital Worlds for Tomorrow through our Chiplet Solutions. Our core expertise lies in developing cutting-edge Chiplet technology that serves as the building block for advanced communication systems. Our Chiplets are designed to offer high performance, scalability, and integration flexibility, enabling our clients to achieve breakthroughs in computation speed, data processing, and connectivity. For more information about us, check out our website (Analogue Insight) and LinkedIn Page (Analogue Insight™: Overview | LinkedIn). 
 
THE ROLE
The Digital Design Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and development of IP PCS and custom interfaces. This role requires a deep understanding of SoC design principles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams towards successful project completion.
Hiring Manager: Christian Borelli, Founder and CSO. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review SerDes and UCIe standards and architecture documents to develop analog sub-block specifications.
• Identify and refine circuit implementations to achieve optimal power, area, and performance targets.
• Propose design and verification strategies that efficiently use simulator features to ensure the highest quality design.
• Participate in complex block and/or chip planning and architecture studies.
• Implement mixed-signal blocks using Verilog.
• Engage in behavioral modeling activities using Verilog/SystemVerilog language.
• Continuously document and improve design and verification environments/plans and overall procedures.
• Drive the development of high-performance silicon chips that power next-generation technologies.
• Contribute to the success of cutting-edge UCIe/Ethernet/PCIe/DPHY/CDPHY/MPHY/DP/HDMI products, enhancing their performance and reliability.
• Ensure that our designs meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers to deliver innovative solutions that address complex technical challenges.
• Enhance our design and verification processes, continuously improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the development of industry-leading products that shape the future of technology.

 
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must-have Technical skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in SoC design and development.
• Proven track record of leading successful SoC projects from concept to volume production.
• Strong expertise in RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog
• Proficient in SoC verification methodologies and tools (UVM, SystemVerilog, C/C++, Coco-TB, etc.).
• Experience with synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
• Familiarity with Design-for-Test and Design-for-Debug ideas and architecture
• Familiarity with embedded software development and hardware/software co-design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Soft & Professional Skills:

• Clear, structured communication in professional English—able to explain complex results concisely
• Collaborative and feedback-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• Strong ownership, reliability, and follow-through
• Curious, self-motivated attitude, eager to learn and explore new tools or methods
• High level of integrity and professionalism in representing the company and handling sensitive information.

 
OUR CULTURE
We’re a fully remote team of around 25 people distributed across the UK, Armenia, Italy, the US, Estonia, India, and beyond. We believe great talent is everywhere! 

• Our values are our north star: We Grow Together, We Win Together. Excellence Builds Relationships. Trust Is Our Currency. Results Matter, but People Create Them.
• Connected, even remotely: We invest intentionally in staying connected through regular all-hands, 1:1s, technical reviews, and informal coffee chats, so collaboration feels natural and human despite the distance.
• High ownership, real impact: Everyone contributes directly to customer-facing IP. Your work doesn’t disappear into layers of management – it ships.
• How we work: We move fast but thoughtfully, communicate openly, and balance autonomy with support. Technical decisions are debated openly and grounded in data, trade-offs, and first-principles thinking.

 
WHY JOIN US

• Remote-first flexibility – work from anywhere, with flexible hours
• Equipment & setup – we’ll provide the tools you need to succeed
• High-impact projects – design real analog IP used in customer silicon
• Supportive team culture – a dedicated manager and a team of colleagues ready to help
• Competitive, transparent compensation – adjusted for your location and engagement model
• Learning & growth – AI–DLP sessions, technical deep dives, and peer-led knowledge sharing that build both technical depth and system-level perspective

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Founder Call (30 min) – mutual introduction and interest alignment
2. Technical Interview (60 min)  –  fundamentals, reasoning, and problem-solving
3. Presentation (45 min) – short presentation on a topic of your choice, to assess clarity, structure, and confidence in presenting your work
4. HR & Culture Call (45 min) – values, collaboration style, and ways of working
5. Offer & Next Steps (30 min) – offer walkthrough, alignment on details, and next steps, discussed in a final call with the founder.

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel excited about the role, apply anyway. We value curiosity, integrity, and potential as much as experience.