Sr. Principal - IP Design

Job Title

Sr. Principal - IP Design

Role Summary

Lead IP and subsystem roadmaps and deliver complex IP solutions for SoC and system-level products. Collaborate with global systems and SoC teams to define high-level specifications, architect IP/subsystems, and drive designs through implementation and integration.

Experience Level

Senior. Role expects extensive experience; the posting specifies 18+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end ownership of IP and subsystem domains, from strategy through delivery. Typical responsibilities include:

• Own and drive roadmaps for the IP/subsystem portfolio across global R&D.
• Benchmark competitors and define differentiating features and innovations for customers.
• Architect and design complex IPs and subsystems for edge processing and automotive systems (including ASIL-D and gateway systems).
• Lead IP development from concept through design, integration, and achievement of system-level performance targets on market-driven schedules.
• Ensure quality throughout the IP lifecycle; analyze and improve development processes to reduce defects.
• Drive and harmonize IP design methodologies across multiple sites and mentor engineering teams.

Requirements

Essential technical and professional qualifications. Candidates should meet most of the must-have items; a few items are listed as advantageous.

• Must-have: 18+ years of experience in architecting and designing complex IPs and subsystems with minimal supervision.
• Must-have: Experience with processor and custom processor designs (including DSP functions for vision/radar) and cache-based subsystems (e.g., RISC-V cores).
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with HDLs (Verilog/VHDL), scripting (Perl, Tcl) and C/C++ for hardware modeling.
• Must-have: Experience with high-speed serial protocols and PHY/controller challenges (PCIe, Ethernet, MIPI CSI-2) and external memory interfaces (DDR4/LPDDR4, QuadSPI).
• Must-have: Knowledge of microcontroller architecture and bus protocols (AHB/AMBA, AXI) and end-to-end IP development flow including CDC/RDC, synthesis, and DFT/ATPG.
• Must-have: Experience developing testplans and working closely with verification teams.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on pre-silicon validation using FPGA or emulation platforms.
• Nice-to-have: Demonstrated leadership, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work across multisite teams.

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.