Digital ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer - Budapest, Hungary

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.

We believe in the power of international talent and cooperation. With the European Chips Act set to have a significant impact on the industry, there is a growing need for skilled professionals. By joining semify, you can actively participate in shaping the bright future of the European semiconductor landscape.

This is a full-time hybrid role with the flexibility for work from home. Occasional business trips to Graz, Austria are expected (3-4 times a year).

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

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!

• Professional Development:
  Work on a wide range of projects and benefit from our strong knowledge-sharing culture. We use cutting-edge tools such as Cocotb to ensure you stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Skills Analysis: Our unique skills analysis program identifies and maps your competencies, supporting your long-term professional growth.
• Fully Flexible Home Office Agreement: Depending on project needs.
• On-site Collaboration: Possible at our Budapest office and in Graz, Austria.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: No core working hours.

We look forward to connecting with you and helping you start your career journey with Semify-Hungary.