Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design
NXP Semiconductors
Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design at NXP Semiconductors is a full time role based in Pune, India. It was published on 23 July 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design |
|---|---|
| Company | NXP Semiconductors |
| Location | Pune, India |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 23 July 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
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.
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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