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Graduate Digital Design Engineer

Renesas
April 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)
Worldwide
Level - Entry or Early Career

Role Summary

The Graduate Digital Design Engineer will join the hardware development team to work on digital and mixed-signal designs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design of complex ASIC systems while gaining hands-on experience.

Experience Level

Entry-level; suitable for recent graduates with a degree in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Graduate Digital Design Engineer include:

  • Interpreting high-level requirements to create detailed micro-architecture specifications of digital control and data-path systems.
  • Developing synthesizable RTL using SystemVerilog for ASIC digital blocks, ensuring compliance with various constraints.
  • Producing design documentation, participating in design reviews, and adhering to design processes.
  • Collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
  • Maintaining quality of deliverables using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
  • Developing and running simulations of designs, performing debugging to resolve issues.
  • Learning best practices in digital design and contributing to process improvements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Internship or industrial placement in the related field is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of digital logic design and flows.
  • Familiarity with HDL languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and simulation tools.
  • Exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and Linux-based development environments.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is required.


About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.

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Date Posted: 2026-04-22