SoC RTL / Design Engineer (Senior & Lead)
Design next-gen ARM SoCs—own RTL integration of PCIe, DDR & Ethernet IPs and shape high-performance silicon platforms.
Location: UK & European Union (Hybrid / Onsite as per project needs)
Employment Type: 12 months Contract
Industry: Semiconductor / Silicon Design
Customer: Leading Semiconductor Company
About the Role
We are hiring Senior and Lead SoC Design Engineers to work on next-generation SoCs based on high-end ARM architectures.
This role focuses on RTL design, SoC integration, and high-speed IP integration for advanced silicon platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design and integrate ARM-based SoC subsystems at RTL level
Integrate high-speed IPs including PCIe (Gen5/Gen6), DDR4/DDR5, Ethernet
Work with AMBA protocols: AXI, AHB, APB, CHI
Perform chip-level integration including IO, clocks, resets, and power domains
Run and review static checks (CDC, RDC, Lint, Low Power checks)
Collaborate with architecture, verification, validation, and physical design teams
For Lead roles:
Drive SoC execution strategy
Guide and review team deliverables
Translate architecture specs into RTL implementation
Required Skills & Experience
5–10+ years (Senior) / 10+ years (Lead) in SoC RTL design
Strong experience with ARM-based SoC architectures
Hands-on experience with AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB, CHI)
Proven experience integrating PCIe, DDR, Ethernet IPs
Strong knowledge of RTL design using Verilog / SystemVerilog
Experience with CDC, RDC, linting, and static design checks
Familiarity with Git-based version control
Desirable Skills
Experience with PCIe Gen5 / Gen6
Knowledge of Die-to-Die interconnects
Exposure to multi-die / chiplet-based SoCs
Prior leadership or technical ownership experience (Lead role)
- Locations
- United Kingdom
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- UK, EU
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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