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Graduate Digital Design Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
Glasgow Full-time
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This vacancy is within the Competence Center Crypto \& Security (CCC\&S) organisation. You will be part of a highly specialised digital design team focused on research and development of future security solutions , ranging from individual IP blocks to complete secure sub‑systems with strong end‑to‑end security .

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated graduate to join our Digital Design Team . In this role, you will work closely with and be mentored by Senior Engineers , gaining hands‑on experience in the design and verification of cryptographic algorithms and secure digital systems .

Graduates joining the team will benefit from a structured training programme and technical mentoring , designed to support your development and enable you to be successful in this role and beyond.

Key responsibilities

The responsibilities of this exciting and varied role include:

  • Writing Verilog code to describe digital circuits

  • Simulating digital designs using state‑of‑the‑art EDA tools

  • Synthesising designs using industry‑standard tools and optimising for area, power, and performance

  • Writing SystemVerilog testbenches to verify functionality

  • Working closely with senior team members throughout the full design and verification flow

  • And more, as you grow and develop within the team
Required qualifications and experience
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Successful candidates will have:

  • A Master’s or Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

  • An interest in, and basic understanding of, IC digital design

  • Preferably some understanding of microcontroller architecture and fundamental IC design concepts

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personal attributes
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Furthermore, you should demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

  • A pro‑active, motivated attitude with a willingness to learn

  • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Why CCC\&S?
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CCC\&S plays a central role in delivering best‑in‑class cryptographic and security solutions across NXP products, from IP to full subsystems, with strong links to certification, product security architecture, and future technologies . Joining the team gives you exposure to real‑world secure silicon development in a globally recognised security organisation

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