Static Timing Analysis Design Engineer / Physical Design

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in the United States is seeking an experienced ASIC Timing Analyst responsible for end-to-end timing signoff, constraints creation, and validation across frontend, IP, DFT teams to ensure timing closure for flagship SoCs. You will work with implementation owners and Full-Chip STA teams, generate timing fixes, and drive automation strategies to improve scalability and design quality.

Strong knowledge of Synopsys STA tools, scripting in Python/TCL, and experience with advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience with ASIC/SoC timing analysis and STA tool flows.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Constraints and Timing Signoff Ownership: Drive timing constraints creation and validation.
• Work with Frontend, IP and DFT teams to validate constraints and resolve timing issues.
• Provide timing feedback during all design stages and create automated/manual timing fixes.
• Support post-silicon bring-up, yield improvement, and production ramp activities.

Skills

STA and signoff methodologies

Timing ECO Generation

Constraints Development

Advanced node implementation

Python scripting

AI-driven scripting familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Synopsys flows

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Constraints and Timing Signoff Ownership Drive Timing Constraints Creation and Validation Work with Frontend, IP and DFT teams to Validate Constraints, Resolve timing issues Work hand-in-hand with Implementation owner(s) and Full Chip STA team to close Timing Timing Correlation and Timing Path Debug from synthesis through timing signoff Provide timing feedback during all design stages Create Automated and Manual timing fixes for implementation
• Team Leadership & Organization Development Participate career development. Interface with Implementation owner(s) and Full Chip STA team.
• Technical Strategy & Innovation Provide feedback to improve scalability, productivity, and design quality through methodology enhancements to leadership
• Cross-Functional & Ecosystem Engagement Collaborate with Frontend, IP and DFT teams for Constraint Validation and Timing Issues Support post-silicon bring-up, yield improvement, and production ramp activities.

Core Technical Expertise

• STA and signoff methodologies
• Timing ECO Generation (automated and manual)
• Constraints Development and Validation
• Advanced node implementation (≤ 16nm / 5nm)
• Scripting in Python, TCL, and Perl
• Familiarity with using AI to generate scripts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field 3-6 years of experience in ASIC / SoC Timing Analysis Strong knowledge of industry STA tools (Synopsys flows) Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-reliability SoCs Exposure to AI-driven design methodologies and automation

Why This Role Matters

Timing closure of flagship SoCs at advanced nodes Direct impact on silicon success and product competitiveness

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