Principal Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer
Company:** NXP India Pvt. Ltd. - Noida
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative person to lead the Frontend design of complex semiconductor products in Auto MCU BL. This role involves driving technical excellence, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing significantly to the strategic direction of our design efforts within NXP India.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead the architectural definition, micro-architecture, and detailed design of complex systems on chip (SoCs).
* Drive the entire design flow from specification to tape-out, including RTL design, solid knowledge of Frontend Sign-off tools (Lint, CDC/RDC, ELAB synthesis) and additionally static timing analysis (STA), formal verification, and power analysis would be preferred.
* Collaborate with system architects, verification teams, software teams, and physical design teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
* Develop and implement innovative design methodologies and best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and time-to-market.
* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and senior design engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
* Conduct thorough design reviews, ensuring adherence to design specifications, industry standards, and company policies.
* Act as a technical expert and key contributor in strategic roadmap discussions and technology evaluations.
* Troubleshoot and debug complex design issues at various stages of the development cycle.
* Contribute to the creation of detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, verification plans, and test reports.
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
* 10+ years of progressive experience in digital IC design, with a strong emphasis on architectural definition, RTL design and Quality checks.
* Proven expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design.
* Deep understanding of ASIC design flows.
* Extensive experience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex designs.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Experience in leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
* Familiarity with embedded processors (e.g., ARM, RISC-V) and their integration is a plus.
* Knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI) is highly desirable.

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