Principal Digital Design Engineer

Job description

An experienced Digital Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing digital logic circuits and systems for semiconductor, FPGA, or ASIC-based products. The role involves working across the full design cycle—from specification and RTL design to verification, synthesis, and silicon validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RTL (Register Transfer Level) code using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL Architect and implement complex digital blocks and subsystems
• Perform functional verification using simulation tools and methodologies (UVM/OVM)
• Develop and execute testbenches and validation plans
• Perform logic synthesis , timing analysis, and area optimization Debug and troubleshoot design issues at RTL, gate, and silicon levels
• Collaborate with verification, physical design, and firmware teams
• Ensure designs meet power, performance, and area (PPA) targets
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Work with EDA tools for design implementation and validation
• Support post-silicon validation and bring-up activities Required Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in: Verilog / SystemVerilog / VHDL Experience with: RTL design and simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS, Xcelium) Synthesis tools (Design Compiler, Genus)

Static Timing Analysis (PrimeTime) Understanding of: Digital logic design concepts FSMs, pipelining, clock domain crossing (CDC)

Low-power design techniques Knowledge of: FPGA/ASIC design flow Bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB)

Experience in debugging using

Waveform tools (Verdi, SimVision)

Preferred Skills

Experience with UVM-based verification methodology

• Familiarity with DFT (Design for Testability) concepts Exposure to scripting languages like Python, Perl, or TCL Knowledge of hardware-software co-design Experience in high-speed interfaces or SoC design

Experience Requirements Typically

• 10+ years of experience in digital design or ASIC/FPGA development
• Proven track record of successful tape-outs or product deliveries

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering VLSI Design Computer Engineering Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset More information about NXP in India... #LI-29f4