Senior Digital/Mixed Signal ASIC Engineer

Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd. (“CTT”), recognized as a 2021 Best Startup in Cambridge, UK, as well as one of only 22 European companies named to the 2020 EE Times Silicon 100, is a fast growing and exciting company combining touch, AI, cloud, and edge technologies into its market leading UltraTouch location and force sensing solution.  Founded in 2011 as a spin out from the University of Cambridge, and based on the world-renowned Cambridge Science Park, CTT develops and commercialises its patented technology for next generation smart devices and surfaces. Backed by multinational strategic and venture capital investors, and with a strong international team in Asia, Europe and the US, the company is entering an exciting growth stage within our target verticals of consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and medical markets.

For this role, we are looking for a Digital/Mixed Signal ASIC Engineer who will be responsible for block-level and chip-level design and verification. You will have ownership from concept to production silicon, including involvement in design specification, architectural development, transistor and top-level design, digital and mixed-signal simulation, layout, review and sign-off.

As a Senior Digital/Mixed Signal ASIC Engineer, the key skills and qualities required are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering (or similar) to at least 2.1 level, or equivalent practical experience
• At least five years of relevant industry experience or equivalent (or at least three years with PhD degree)
• Strong digital and mixed signal circuits design skills including:
  • Analysing system requirements and defining specifications for digital designs
  • Designing, verifying, and implementing chip-level circuits and performing simulations using state-of-the-art EDA tools
  • Tape-out experience of digital building blocks as part of a system-on-chip.
  • Experience with ARM series processors and peripherals 
  • Developing mixed-signal behavioural models for validation of architectural choices
  • Documentation of all design related issues and contributing to datasheets, architectural specifications, and development plans.
  • Working with external design houses on implementation, simulation, layout, and validation 
  • Supporting silicon validation and debugging
  • Contributing to the development of CTT’s intellectual property portfolio
• Exceptional analytical and organisational skills, coupled with attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written English, with clear communication skills and an understanding of good documentation practices

And some beneficial skills (not essential) may involve:

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field
• At least ten years of relevant work experience
• Experience with synthesis, place and route of complex system-on-chip designs
• Experience with piezoelectric devices and/or touch screen technology
• Experience of ADC design

The candidate must be prepared to get hands-on and work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with a passionate team of engineers.  The candidate should possess a strong motivation for start-up culture and success through stock options.  There is an excellent potential for professional growth and financial gain. 

At Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd we ensure that our staff receive a competitive rate salary, along with an attractive benefits package. 

Please send your CV to jobs@camtouch3d.com