Staff Digital Design Engineer

ppbLocation: /b Neuchâtel, Switzerland /ph3bOur Team: /b /h3pSemtech’s Wireless and LoRa® system teams in Neuchâtel and Grenoble are globally recognised leaders in Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology. 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. /ppYou will be part of a highly collaborative and innovative environment, contributing to the next generation of bLoRa and LoRaWAN system architecture /b, shaping the future of connected devices across industrial, infrastructure, and consumer markets. /ph3bJob Summary: /b /h3pThe 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. /ppThis 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. The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving capability, and the ability to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within the design team. /ph3bResponsibilities: /b /h3ulliDesign and implement digital subsystems, including CPU-based architectures, FSMs, interconnects, and peripherals (e.g. I2C, SPI, analog controls) (40%) /liliDefine and architect digital system blocks, contributing to system-level design decisions and trade-offs (10%) /liliCollaborate with analog design teams to define interfaces and ensure seamless mixed-signal integration (10%) /liliDebug and analyse RTL and verification issues, identifying root causes and driving resolution (10%) /liliSupport block-level and chip-level verification activities in collaboration with verification teams (10%) /liliContribute to lab validation, product qualification, and cross-functional engineering efforts with Validation, Test, and Product teams (10%) /liliDrive continuous improvement of design methodologies, tools, and overall design quality (10%) /li /ulh3bMinimum Qualifications: /b /h3ulliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field /lili8+ years of experience in digital IC design, preferably within mixed-signal environments /liliStrong knowledge of digital IC development, including frontend-to-backend flow, timing closure, and low-power design techniques /liliExperience with MCU-based architectures (e.g. ARM, RISC-V, STM32) and digital microarchitecture /liliProficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL, along with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl /liliExperience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g. Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) /liliUnderstanding of verification methodologies (e.g. UVM/OVM, formal verification) /liliFamiliarity with standard hardware interfaces (e.g. I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI) /liliStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills /liliAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams /li /ulh3bDesired Qualifications: /b /h3ulliExperience with wireless communication systems (e.g. BLE, IEEE 802.15.4) /liliKnowledge of transceiver architectures, modulation/demodulation, and signal processing /liliExposure to cryptographic block design /liliExperience with FPGA design and FPGA-based system validation /liliFamiliarity with version control and collaborative development tools (e.g. Git) /liliBroader understanding of system-level design, including embedded firmware, analog interaction, and modelling /li /ulh3bCareer Growth Philosophy: /b /h3pAt 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. /ppOur 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. /ph3bAdditional Notes: /b /h3pThe intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. /ppIncumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description. /ppAll duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr