Digital Design Engineer ASIC/FPGA

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. This is a full-time hybrid role for a Digital Design Engineer located in Graz.

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: Engage in a diverse array of projects and benefit from our robust knowledge-sharing infrastructure. We utilize cutting-edge tools like Cocotb to ensure you remain at the forefront of industry advancements.​


• Relocation Support: We provide comprehensive assistance with relocation and work permit processes -also for your family if needed - ensuring a smooth transition for international engineers joining our team.​


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


• Flexible Work Environment: We offer a flexible work environment that empowers our team members to balance personal and professional commitments effectively.


• We cover health insurance for you and also familiy members if needed.


• Also we offer free public transport, lunch vouchers and other benefits for our employees.

We encourage you to include a cover letter with your application, giving us insight into your current situation and future aspirations. We look forward to connecting with you and helping you start your career journey with semify.

Design Service for Mixed Signal ASICs:

Supporting the development process from concept to implementation. Providing digital design and verification service for mixed signal ASICs with a special focus on RISC-V based microcontroller systems for edge and IoT applications.

Evaluation Board Development:

Development of application specific evaluation boards. Evaluation boards with or without a microcontroller are developed depending on application needs. Supporting the development of FPGA based evaluation boards if specific digital control logic is required.

FPGA development:

Providing design service for FPGA based prototyping systems and applications. Special focus and experience with the development of RISC-V based microcontroller systems.