Staff Digital Design Engineer

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Digital Design Engineer to develop next-generation MCU and embedded processing platforms while leveraging AI/ML technologies to transform silicon development workflows. The candidate will contribute to RTL design, microarchitecture development, IP integration, and design optimization while utilizing AI-assisted methodologies to improve quality, productivity, power, performance, and area (PPA).

This role combines traditional digital design expertise with emerging AI/ML-driven design automation, intelligent debug, design space exploration, and agentic engineering workflows.

Job responsibilities

Digital Design & MCU Development Architect and develop digital modules for MCU and embedded processor subsystems. Define microarchitecture specifications based on product requirements. Develop synthesizable RTL using Verilog/System Verilog. Perform IP integration and subsystem assembly. Collaborate with architecture, verification, DFT, firmware, and validation teams. Support FPGA prototyping, emulation, and silicon bring-up activities.

Analyze timing, power, area, and performance tradeoffs.

Job Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Science Engineering 8+ years of experience with Strong digital design fundamentals. RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog. MCU/MPU architecture understanding. AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB). Clock-domain crossing and reset architectures. Low-power design methodologies. Synthesis and static timing analysis. FPGA prototyping and emulation. Linux development environment.

Scripting in Python, Perl, or Tcl. AI/ML Skills, practical understanding of Machine Learning concepts. More information about NXP in India... #LI-7013