IC Design Lead

Il y a 20 heures

VlaamsBrabant, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgique Vivid Resourcing Temps plein 95 000 € - 130 000 € Contrat

Location: Leuven, Belgium
Contract: Permanent
Salary: To be confirmed with candidates

About the role

Our client, a technology organisation, is looking for an IC Design Lead to join their team in Leuven on a permanent basis. The role leads the design of integrated circuits, taking responsibility for technical direction from architecture and specification through to implementation, verification and characterisation.

You will guide a team of designers, set the design approach and make sure projects are delivered to specification, on schedule and within budget. The position suits an experienced IC designer who is comfortable owning technical decisions, working with system, software and manufacturing teams and developing the engineers around them.

The successful candidate will bring deep design experience, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will take on real technical ownership and have the opportunity to shape both the products and the team.

Main responsibilities

  • Lead the design of integrated circuits, from architecture and specification through to tape-out and silicon validation
  • Define design approaches, block specifications and technical trade-offs in line with product requirements
  • Carry out and review circuit design, simulation, layout and verification work
  • Guide, mentor and support a team of IC designers, including planning and allocating work
  • Coordinate with system, software, test and product teams to make sure designs meet requirements
  • Work with foundries and external partners on process, tape-out and manufacturing matters
  • Plan and oversee characterisation, debug and test of silicon, and drive fixes and improvements
  • Manage technical risks, schedules and deliverables, and report progress to senior management
  • Contribute to design methodology, tools and flow improvements
  • Maintain clear design documentation and make sure good engineering practice is followed

Requirements

  • A master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering, microelectronics or a related discipline
  • Significant experience in integrated circuit design, including successful tape-outs
  • Experience leading or technically directing IC design projects or small teamsStrong knowledge of IC design flows, simulation, layout and verification tools
  • Experience with silicon characterisation, debug and working with foundries
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to technical decision-making
  • Good communication skills, with the confidence to work with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
  • The ability to work in Leuven

The offer

  • A permanent role based in Leuven, Belgium
  • Technical leadership of IC design projects and a team
  • Salary and benefits to be confirmed with candidates

If you are an experienced IC designer looking for a permanent leadership role in Leuven, this could be a strong next step.