Logic Design Engineer

Job Title

Logic Design Engineer

Role Summary

Architect, design, and implement Ethernet/networking IP for integration into next-generation SoCs serving automotive, industrial and edge-computing markets. Work spans micro-architecture, Verilog RTL implementation, logic synthesis and timing closure within an R&D IP team.

Provide technical leadership, coordinate with verification, integration, software and marketing teams, and drive quality, documentation and continuous improvement in design methodology.

Experience Level

Entry or Early Career — 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture, RTL delivery, and ensuring IP quality for SoC integration.

• Architect scalable micro-architecture for Ethernet/networking IP (including TSN-related functionality).
• Design and implement Verilog RTL; perform logic synthesis and timing closure.
• Perform trade-off analysis for performance, area and complexity.
• Ensure front-end to back-end handoff quality (Lint, CDC, Synthesis checks, STA, LEC).
• Lead and participate in design and code reviews; provide technical support to the IP team.
• Collaborate with design verification on planning and execution to meet delivery and quality targets.
• Produce and maintain high-quality functional and implementation specifications.
• Work with architecture, software, marketing, SoC integration and application engineering to define features and resolve issues.

Requirements

Concise list of must-have and nice-to-have qualifications.

• Must-have: Knowledge of Verilog RTL design, logic synthesis, coverage analysis and timing closure.
• Must-have: Proficiency with front-end IP development methodology and common front-end design tools.
• Must-have: Familiarity with hardware/software implementation trade-offs and ability to solve system-wide problems.
• Must-have: Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills; ability to work in a team.
• Must-have: 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with networking technologies (TCP/IP), routers/bridges/switches.
• Nice-to-have: Security/cryptography experience, algorithm development or strong architecture/design skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

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.