R-10066289 AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equity compensation

Incentive pay

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in San Diego, CA, is seeking a senior AI/ML engineer to explore ideas that bring AI/ML to our VLSI design workflows. You will collaborate with Architecture, IP & SoC teams across sites to evaluate cutting-edge SoC technologies for multiple industries.

The role emphasizes GenAI, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and convolutional networks, requiring strong AI/ML expertise and CAD experience to optimize real-world hardware design challenges.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Explore research ideas and solutions that bring AI/ML applications to VLSI design.
• Collaborate with Architecture, IP & SoC design, verification and implementation teams across sites to evaluate for leading edge SoC technologies.
• Coordinate and drive groundbreaking initiatives for Digital Transformation.

Skills

Python

C++

AI/ML techniques

Data structures and algorithms

Unix/Linux

Git/Bitbucket

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in CS/EE/CE or related with SW development

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Splunk

Jenkins

CI/CD

Job description

Job Summary

• Explore research ideas and solutions that bring AI/ML applications to VLSI design
• Work closely with Academic research communities in AI/ML for VLSI design, Architecture teams, IP and SoC designers and SoC Implementation teams from multiple sites to explore and evaluate for leading edge SoC technologies serving multiple industries
• These automation applications include use of GenAI, Reinforcement Learning, Graph Neural Networks, and convolutional Networks
• Strong AI/ML expertise, software and CAD background required

Cross Functional Aspects

• In this role, the candidate will work with multiple NXP Engineering teams, including Architecture, IP & SoC design, verification and implementation functions, coordinate and drive groundbreaking initiatives for Digital Transformation.

Qualifications

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

Desirable Skills/experience

• Strong understanding of design, layout, constraints (SDC, Clocks, CDC, RDC), Static timing analysis, Low-power, and Power-aware flows (UPF)
• Prior experience in VLSI CAD methodology and tool development
• Good understanding of HDL: System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, front-end design, physical design and layout implementation/generation flows and tools
• Understanding or prior experience with EDA tools for design, verification, DFT and implementation
• Experience with Design revision control (GIT, DesignSync) and Make
• Splunk, Jenkins, LSF and CI/CD process

Job location:

• San Diego, CA

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.

The base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

$125,000 to $171,900 annually

Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.