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Entry Level Digital Design Engineer

NXP Semiconductors
September 08, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
RTL Design Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Entry Level Digital Design Engineer

Role Summary

Contribute to implementation, simulation, and documentation of digital designs on a chip-design team. Work with verification, physical design, and validation teams to support project execution under guidance from senior engineers.

Anticipated hire date: Q1 2027.

Experience Level

Entry-level — recent graduates or candidates with up to two years since degree completion.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include implementing and verifying digital logic, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Implement digital logic and support design integration.
  • Create and run simulations and design checks.
  • Assist with coding, reviewing, and debugging digital logic under senior guidance.
  • Collaborate with verification, physical design, and validation teams to enable project execution.
  • Maintain clear design records, test results, and technical documentation.
  • Contribute to engineering quality, learning, and teamwork throughout the development cycle.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes for the role.

  • Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
  • Proficient English communication (written and spoken).

Nice-to-have:

  • Hands-on experience from lab work, design projects, internships, or student competitions.
  • Familiarity with verification and physical-design workflows.

Education Requirements

Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or graduating soon) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline is expected — degree completion within the past two years preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.


About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-07