Join an industry-leading semiconductor company in an exciting role as an IC Design Lead at their European headquarters in Southampton. This innovative organisation is pushing the boundaries of digital and mixed-signal IC technology, including cutting-edge RISC-V-based MCU products.

As an IC Design Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in driving the development of next-generation sensing and automotive MCU devices, collaborating closely with stakeholders to capture requirements, implement designs, and oversee validation of advanced ICs. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on innovation, making it ideal for an experienced IC team leader/manager ready to impact a market-leading team.

Key Responsibilities:
•	Lead and mentor a high-performance IC Design team.
•	Oversee all stages of the semiconductor design process, from concept and architecture through to design, verification, and layout.
•	Drive the development of digital and mixed-signal ICs for high-growth applications.
•	Ensure seamless EDA integration from simulation through to physical design.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will bring the following experience and expertise:
•	Proven track record in IC Design Team leadership.
•	Deep understanding of the full semiconductor design flow (definition, architecture, design, verification, layout).
•	Hands-on experience in Digital IC design (IP, ASIC, and/or ASSP).
•	Proficiency in HDL & Verilog.
•	Strong familiarity with EDA tools for streamlined simulation, design, and implementation.
•	Experience in team management and leadership.

Beneficial Experience:
•	Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO-26262).
•	Experience with JIRA for project management.
•	Background in mixed-signal IC design.

What’s on Offer:
•	Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.
•	Hybrid working arrangements.
•	Private healthcare and other competitive benefits.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking leader in the semiconductor industry. For further details, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or contact Ben Wiles at 01582 878816 or 07471181784.

We look forward to discussing how your skills align with this and other roles in the engineering space.