Lead Design Engineer, SoC Design
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Lead Design Engineer, SoC Design
Role Summary
Lead the definition and implementation of digital functions and subsystems for SoC/IP-level designs. Accountable for design, verification, evaluation, and documentation to meet specifications, quality, and reliability targets.
Experience Level
Senior (Lead). Years of experience not specified in the posting.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities described in the posting and expected for the role:
- Define and realize digital functions at IP, subsystem, or IC level from specifications.
- Design, verify, and evaluate digital blocks and their integration into SoCs.
- Ensure designs meet specification, quality, and reliability requirements.
- Participate in system- and digital-level problem solving and issue resolution.
- Produce design-specific documentation for internal and external use.
Requirements
Posting gives a high-level role description; specific hiring criteria are not listed. Typical expectations for this lead SoC design role are summarized below.
- Must-have (typical): Proven experience in digital/SoC design and verification; RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog); synthesis and timing-closure awareness; creating technical design documentation; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Leadership: Experience leading technical design work, coordinating across teams, and mentoring engineers.
- Nice-to-have: Exposure to low-power design techniques, DFT/ATPG, static timing analysis tools, SoC integration, and scripting for automation (Python/Tcl).
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
