Static Timing Analysis Design Engineer - Physical Design

Job Title

Static Timing Analysis Design Engineer - Physical Design

Role Summary

Responsible for end-to-end static timing analysis and timing constraints ownership for advanced SoC products. The role drives constraints development, timing correlation, debugging of failing timing paths, and timing signoff in collaboration with implementation, frontend, IP, DFT, and full-chip STA teams.

Experience Level

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

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Create, validate, and maintain timing constraints across the design flow from synthesis through signoff.
• Correlate timing between stages and debug failing timing paths; drive timing closure with implementation owners and full-chip STA team.
• Provide timing feedback throughout design stages and during post-silicon bring-up and production ramp.
• Develop automated and manual timing ECOs and fixes to close timing.
• Coordinate with Frontend, IP, and DFT teams to validate constraints and resolve timing issues.
• Contribute to team development and career mentorship; interface with cross-functional teams.
• Recommend methodology and tooling improvements to improve scalability, productivity, and design quality.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in ASIC/SoC static timing analysis.
• Strong knowledge of STA and signoff methodologies and industry timing analysis tools (Synopsys flows).
• Experience generating timing ECOs (automated and manual) and implementing timing fixes.
• Constraints development and validation across design stages.
• Experience with advanced-node implementation (≤16nm, including 5nm).
• Scripting proficiency in Python, TCL, and Perl.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with high-reliability SoCs.
• Exposure to AI-driven design methodologies, automation, or using AI to generate scripts.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 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.