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. More information about NXP in India... #LI-2734 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.