Static Timing Analysis Design Engineer / Physical Design

Job Title

Static Timing Analysis Design Engineer / Physical Design

Role Summary

Owner for end-to-end Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing constraints for advanced SoC products. Responsible for initial constraints development, timing correlation, debugging failing timing paths, and driving timing signoff through final closure.

The role partners with frontend, IP, DFT and implementation teams and supports post-silicon bring-up and production ramp activities.

Experience Level

Mid-level - typically 3–6 years of ASIC/SoC timing analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver STA and constraints across design stages and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve timing closure.

• Create, validate, and maintain timing constraints for complex SoC designs.
• Perform timing correlation and path debug from synthesis through timing signoff.
• Work with frontend, IP, DFT, and implementation owners to resolve timing issues.
• Generate automated and manual timing ECOs and provide timing fixes to implementation teams.
• Provide timing feedback throughout design stages and during post-silicon bring-up.
• Contribute to team development and mentor junior engineers.
• Recommend and implement methodology improvements to improve scalability and productivity.

Requirements

Key technical skills and experience required and preferred.

• Must-have: Strong knowledge of STA and signoff methodologies.
• Must-have: Experience with industry STA tools and Synopsys flows.
• Must-have: Expertise in timing ECO generation (automated and manual) and constraints development/validation.
• Must-have: Scripting experience in Python, TCL, and Perl.
• Must-have: Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with advanced-node implementation (≤16nm / 5nm).
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to AI-driven design methodologies and use of AI to generate scripts.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with high-reliability SoCs and production ramp support.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related technical field.

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.