About this role
Summary:
In this role, you will work in close collaboration with Architecture, IP design, SoC Design, Verification, Implementation and Design Enablement teams to drive new ways of working, improvements to current ways of working, addressing design quality challenges and continuously improve NXP Semiconductors design, verification and implementation flows. While developing these new ways of working, successful candidates will be working on actual designs and implementation to pilot and develop the automation.
Successful candidates will utilize their extensive experience in VLSI CAD Software development to identify organizational needs and deliver creative solutions based on those needs.
Job Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplines with strong background in SW development
- 5+ years of experience in developing complex SW projects, and hands-on expertise in programming using Python & C++
- 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:
- Data structures, algorithms and SW development for optimization problems.
- Prior experience in VLSI CAD methodology and tool development
- Understanding or prior experience with EDA tools for design, verification, DFT and implementation
- Strong understanding of design, layout, constraints (SDC, Clocks, CDC, RDC), Static timing analysis, Low-power and Power-aware flows (UPF)
- Experience with Design revision control (GIT, DesignSync) and Make Splunk, Jenkins, LSF and CI/CD process
Job responsibilities:
- Work closely with Architecture teams, IP and SoC designers and SoC Implementation teams from multiple sites to develop new automation tools for leading edge SoC technologies serving multiple industries
- These automation applications span over design flow automation, design optimization, regression systems, design database, etc.
- Develop/manage multiple automations based on various SW languages and frameworks
- Learn, enhance, and support existing products
- Strong software and CAD background required
- 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 and new ways of working.
Other facts
About NXP Semiconductors
We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.
Career Development Opportunities : 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.
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What you'll do
- The engineer will collaborate with Architecture, Design, Verification, and Implementation teams to develop new automation tools for leading-edge SoC technologies, spanning design flow automation, optimization, and regression systems. Responsibilities include developing and managing multiple automations using various software languages and frameworks, while learning and supporting existing products.
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