Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design

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

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in India seeks a highly experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Designer with 15+ years to lead architecture and hands-on design of advanced SoCs for embedded applications. The role emphasizes ARM-based microcontrollers, low-power techniques, diverse interfaces, and security IPs, with strong collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineering teams, drive design reviews, and optimize PPA to meet industry standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in SoC design and architecture with successful tape-outs of multiple SoCs.
• Expertise in ARM-based MCUs and SoC integration.
• Proficient in RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and timing closure.
• Experience with multiple interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, eSPI.
• Security IPs and cryptographic accelerators knowledge.
• Familiarity with analog IPs (ADC, DAC, PLLs, LDOs).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive SoC architecture, including CPU subsystems, interconnects, and memory hierarchy.
• Hands-on design work: RTL coding, debugging, and design reviews.
• Lead RTL design, verification, and synthesis for complex SoCs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration.
• Mentor technical teams and guide design best practices.
• Ensure PPA optimization and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

ARM-based MCUs

Low-power design

Security IPs

RTL Verilog/SystemVerilog

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Microelectronics/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Synthesis/STA

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Designer with 15+ years of expertise to lead architecture and design of advanced SoCs for embedded applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ARM-based microcontrollers, low-power design techniques, and proficiency with multiple interfaces and security IPs. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive SoC architecture, including CPU subsystems, interconnects, and memory hierarchy.
• Hands-on design work: RTL coding, debugging, and design reviews.
• Lead RTL design, verification, and synthesis for complex SoCs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration.
• Mentor technical teams and guide design best practices.
• Ensure PPA optimization and compliance with industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years in SoC design and architecture with successful tape-outs of multiple SoCs.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and SoC integration.
  • Proficiency in RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog), synthesis, timing closure.
  • Comfortable working with Synthesis/STA/Physical Design/Package teams during SoC design
  • Familiarity with EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence).
  • Deep knowledge of low-power design techniques.
  • Experience with multiple interfaces: SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, eSPI.
  • Knowledge of Flash memory integration.
  • Additional experience with cryptographic accelerators or security IPs.
  • Familiarity with common Analog IPs used in microcontroller design (e.g., ADC, DAC, PLLs, LDOs).
• Soft Skills:
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Education: Bachelors or Master's in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering.

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