AI-Driven ASIC Design & Automation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer to explore state-of-the-art AI/ML CAD techniques for SoC and IP development. You will develop prototype solutions and work with AI/ML and automation experts to improve power, performance, area, and quality of designs.

The role integrates with ACE Design Methodologies and Automation to enable digital transformation and leverage AI/ML ideas for automotive processors and advanced

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplines with strong SW background.
• Hands-on programming with Python and C++.
• 1–2 years of AI/ML techniques (LLMs, CNN, RNN, GraphNN) with real-world optimization.
• Data structures, algorithms, and SW development for optimization problems.
• Unix/Linux experience, revision control (Git, BitBucket), debugging tools.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Explore AI/ML CAD techniques to bring AI/ML applications to VLSI design.
• Develop prototype solutions to evaluate state-of-the-art AI/ML methods for NXP designs.
• Collaborate with Architecture, IP/SoC design, verification and implementation teams across sites.
• Coordinate and drive digital transformation initiatives within ACE Design Methodologies and Automation.

Skills

Python/C++

AI/ML techniques

Unix/Linux

Git

Communication

SW debugging

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or related

Tools

GIT

DesignSync

Jenkins

Splunk

Make

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer to explore state-of-the-art AI/ML CAD techniques for SoC and IP development. You will develop prototype solutions and work with AI/ML and automation experts to improve power, performance, area, and quality of designs.

The role integrates with ACE Design Methodologies and Automation to enable digital transformation and leverage AI/ML ideas for automotive processors and advanced