Principal Digital Design Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors India is seeking an experienced Digital Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize digital logic circuits for semiconductor/FPGA/ASIC products. You will work across the full design cycle from RTL design to verification, synthesis, and silicon validation.

Key responsibilities include designing RTL code, architecting digital blocks, performing functional verification with UVM/OVM, testbenches, timing analysis, and post-silicon support.

Qualifications

• Experience designing RTL and verifying with simulation.
• Strong knowledge of digital logic concepts and timing.
• Experience with power, performance, and area optimization.
• Familiarity with FPGA/ASIC design flow and bus protocols.
• Proficient in debugging using waveform tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RTL code using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Architect complex digital blocks and subsystems.
• Perform functional verification using simulation (UVM/OVM).
• Develop testbenches and validation plans.
• Perform logic synthesis, timing analysis, and optimization.
• Debug RTL/gate/silicon issues.
• Collaborate with verification, physical design, and firmware teams.
• Support post-silicon validation and bring-up.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL

RTL design

Synthesis/Timing analysis

UVM

Power/Area optimization

FSMs/CDC

FPGA/ASIC design flow

AXI/AMBA bus protocols

Debugging with waveform tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering

VLSI Design

Computer Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

ModelSim

VCS

Xcelium

Design Compiler

Genus

PrimeTime

Verdi/SimVision

Job description

An experienced Digital Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing digital logic circuits and systems for semiconductor, FPGA, or ASIC-based products. The role involves working across the full design cycle-from specification and RTL design to verification, synthesis, and silicon validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RTL (Register Transfer Level) code using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL
• Architect and implement complex digital blocks and subsystems
• Perform functional verification using simulation tools and methodologies (UVM/OVM)
• Develop and execute testbenches and validation plans
• Perform logic synthesis , timing analysis, and area optimization
• Debug and troubleshoot design issues at RTL, gate, and silicon levels
• Collaborate with verification, physical design, and firmware teams
• Ensure designs meet power, performance, and area (PPA) targets
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Work with EDA tools for design implementation and validation
• Support post-silicon validation and bring-up activities

Required Skills & Expertise

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in: Verilog / SystemVerilog / VHDL
• Experience with:
  • RTL design and simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS, Xcelium)
  • Synthesis tools (Design Compiler, Genus)
  • Static Timing Analysis (PrimeTime)
• Understanding of:
  • Digital logic design concepts
  • FSMs, pipelining, clock domain crossing (CDC)
  • Low-power design techniques
• Knowledge of:
  • FPGA/ASIC design flow
  • Bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB)
• Experience in debugging using:
  • Waveform tools (Verdi, SimVision)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with UVM-based verification methodology
• Familiarity with DFT (Design for Testability) concepts
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python, Perl, or TCL
• Knowledge of hardware-software co-design
• Experience in high-speed interfaces or SoC design

Experience Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of experience in digital design or ASIC/FPGA development
• Proven track record of successful tape-outs or product deliveries

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• VLSI Design
• Computer Engineering

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset

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