Temporary Works Principal Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer (SystemVerilog / Micro-Architecture) – £100,000–£135,000 + bonus My client’s engineering team is looking to add Principal Design Engineers to support the development of next-generation GPU / AI compute IP. This role is focused on strengthening core design and micro-architecture capability , with a clear objective of unblocking delivery across critical programmes where design is currently the constraint. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, RTL design, and physical implementation awareness , working closely with verification and system teams to ensure scalable, high-performance silicon delivery. Principal Design Engineer – Role & Responsibilities: Develop high-quality SystemVerilog RTL aligned to performance, power, and area targets Work closely with verification teams to ensure design-for-verification efficiency Collaborate with physical design teams to understand and mitigate timing, congestion, and power challenges Contribute to overall design strategy and technical direction Support and influence engineering best practices across the design function Operate as a senior technical contributor within a matrix engineering structure Principal Design Engineer – Essential Skills: ~ Strong experience in SystemVerilog RTL design ~ Proven background in micro-architecture ownership (not just implementation) ~~15+ years’ experience within digital design (SoC / CPU / GPU / complex ASIC environments) ~ Understanding of physical design outcomes (timing, area, power trade-offs) ~ Awareness of verification methodologies and design-for-test considerations ~ Experience working across cross-functional teams (architecture, verification, physical design) ~ GPU / CPU / AI accelerator experience Memory / cache / interconnect design Experience within high-performance or complex SoC environments Not a pure RTL “coding” role without ownership Not a narrow block-level implementation position Work on complex, high-performance GPU / AI compute designs Strong engineering environment with cross-functional collaboration Exposure to architecture, design, and system-level challenges Immediate need — your impact will be visible quickly 30% Bonus (company performance related) ~ Total Compensation (£135,000 - £175,500) ~ Pension ~ Private medical ~ Life assurance ~ Relocation support available ~ Hybrid working (3 days onsite)