Principal Digital Design Engineer (MCU)

TL;DR

Principal Digital Design Engineer (MCU): Leading the full digital IC design flow for complex System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions with an accent on architectural definition, RTL coding, and power optimization. Focus on mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-performance product delivery in a fast-paced industrial and IoT edge environment.

Location: Catania, Italy (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, specializing in high-performance processing for industrial, IoT, and automotive markets.

What you will do

• Lead and execute the full digital IC design flow for complex SOCs, from specification to power analysis.
• Collaborate with analog, mixed-signal, and software teams to define interfaces and optimize system performance.
• Develop innovative digital architectures and design methodologies to meet performance, power, and area targets.
• Perform comprehensive design verification using simulation, formal techniques, and hardware emulation.
• Participate in post-silicon validation and debug activities to ensure product quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in digital IC design.
• Expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design and verification.
• Proven experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, STA, and formal verification.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, CDC, power integrity, and low-power techniques.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on world-class MCU products within a new, high-impact team.
• Collaborative environment involving diverse engineering disciplines including Analog, Digital, and Architecture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI at the Edge technologies.
• Professional growth through technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.