Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Designer with 15+ years of expertise to lead architecture and design of advanced SoCs for embedded applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ARM-based microcontrollers , low-power design techniques , and proficiency with multiple interfaces and security IPs. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive SoC architecture, including CPU subsystems, interconnects, and memory hierarchy.

Hands-on design work

RTL coding, debugging, and design reviews. Lead RTL design, verification, and synthesis for complex SoCs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration. Mentor technical teams and guide design best practices. Ensure PPA optimization and compliance with industry standards.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 15+ years in SoC design and architecture with successful tape-outs of multiple SoCs .

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and SoC integration. Proficiency in RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog), synthesis, timing closure. Comfortable working with Synthesis/STA/Physical Design/Package teams during SoC design Familiarity with EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence). Deep knowledge of low-power design techniques .

Experience with multiple interfaces

SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, eSPI . Knowledge of Flash memory integration . Additional experience with cryptographic accelerators or security IPs . Familiarity with common Analog IPs used in microcontroller design (e.g., ADC, DAC, PLLs, LDOs).

Soft Skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment . Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Education

Bachelors or Master’s in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering More information about NXP in India... #LI-2734