NXP

Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerNXP
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted23 Jul 2026

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Designer with 15+ years of expertise to lead architecture and design of advanced SoCs for embedded applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ARM-based microcontrollers, low-power design techniques, and proficiency with multiple interfaces and security IPs. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and drive SoC architecture, including CPU subsystems, interconnects, and memory hierarchy.

Hands-on design work: RTL coding, debugging, and design reviews.

Lead RTL design, verification, and synthesis for complex SoCs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration.

Mentor technical teams and guide design best practices.

Ensure PPA optimization and compliance with industry standards.

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Required Qualifications:

Experience: 15+ years in SoC design and architecture with successful tape-outs of multiple SoCs.

Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and SoC integration.

Proficiency in RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog), synthesis, timing closure.

Comfortable working with Synthesis/STA/Physical Design/Package teams during SoC design

Familiarity with EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence).

Deep knowledge of low-power design techniques.

Experience with multiple interfaces: SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, eSPI.

Knowledge of Flash memory integration.

Additional experience with cryptographic accelerators or security IPs.

Familiarity with common Analog IPs used in microcontroller design (e.g., ADC, DAC, PLLs, LDOs).

Soft Skills:

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Education: Bachelors or Master’s in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering

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