Graduate Digital Design Engineer

This graduate digital design role focuses on writing Verilog code, executing simulations, and utilizing industry-standard EDA tools to research, develop, and verify advanced cryptographic algorithms and secure silicon sub-systems.

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

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

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Personal attributes

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?

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