Staff Digital Design Engineer

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Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) /li liUnderstanding of verification methodologies (e.g.

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ppbLocation: /b Neuchâtel, Switzerland /p h3bOur Team: /b /h3 pSemtech’s Wireless and LoRa system teams in Neuchâtel and Grenoble are globally recognised leaders in Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology.

The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving capability, and the ability to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within the design team. /p h3bResponsibilities: /b /h3 ul liDesign and implement digital subsystems, including CPU-based architectures, FSMs, interconnects, and peripherals (e.g.

I2C, SPI, analog controls) (40%) /li liDefine and architect digital system blocks, contributing to system-level design decisions and trade-offs (10%) /li liCollaborate with analog design teams to define interfaces and ensure seamless mixed-signal integration (10%) /li liDebug and analyse RTL and verification issues, identifying root causes and driving resolution (10%) /li liSupport block-level and chip-level verification activities in collaboration with verification teams (10%) /li liContribute to lab validation, product qualification, and cross-functional engineering efforts with Validation, Test, and Product teams (10%) /li liDrive continuous improvement of design methodologies, tools, and overall design quality (10%) /li /ul h3bMinimum Qualifications: /b /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field /li li8+ years of experience in digital IC design, preferably within mixed-signal environments /li liStrong knowledge of digital IC development, including frontend-to-backend flow, timing closure, and low-power design techniques /li liExperience with MCU-based architectures (e.g.

I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI) /li liStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills /li liAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams /li /ul h3bDesired Qualifications: /b /h3 ul liExperience with wireless communication systems (e.g.

Our engineers work across the full system stack — from RF and analog design through to digital architecture, protocol development, and cloud connectivity — enabling industry-leading, low-power, long-range wireless solutions. /p pYou will be part of a highly collaborative and innovative environment, contributing to the next generation of LoRa and LoRaWAN system architecture , shaping the future of connected devices across industrial, infrastructure, and consumer markets. /p h3bJob Summary: /b /h3 pThe Staff Digital Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of digital subsystems within complex mixed-signal ICs, from initial concept through to lab validation. /p pThis role plays a key part in defining digital architectures, implementing high-performance and low-power designs, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful product development and production readiness.

ARM, RISC-V, STM32) and digital microarchitecture /li liProficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL, along with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl /li liExperience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g. UVM/OVM, formal verification) /li liFamiliarity with standard hardware interfaces (e.g.

BLE, IEEE 802.15.4) /li liKnowledge of transceiver architectures, modulation/demodulation, and signal processing /li liExposure to cryptographic block design /li liExperience with FPGA design and FPGA-based system validation /li liFamiliarity with version control and collaborative development tools (e.g.

Git) /li liBroader understanding of system-level design, including embedded firmware, analog interaction, and modelling /li /ul h3bCareer Growth Philosophy: /b /h3 pAt Semtech, we believe that innovation starts with people.

We are committed to empowering professional development through mentorship, continuous learning resources, and a collaborative, idea-rich engineering environment. /p pOur pay-for-performance culture rewards initiative, encourages growth, and recognises meaningful technical and leadership contributions.

Engineers in this role are supported to expand their influence, deepen their expertise, and shape both their career progression and the future of Semtech’s digital engineering capabilities. /p h3bAdditional Notes: /b /h3 pThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. /p pIncumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description. /p pAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. /p /p