Principal Digital Design Engineer

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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world.

Building on its expertise in High-Performance Mixed Signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, identification and mobile industries, and in application areas including wireless infrastructure, lighting, healthcare, industrial, consumer tech and computing. NXP’s high-performance mixed-signal technologies for Automotive applications create new ways to make cars cleaner, safer, more comfortable, and more fun. Our industry-leading in-vehicle network and sensor systems save fuel and step-up reliability and dynamics, while our RF keyless entry/go and connected key solutions add convenience and security. We consistently deliver audio and connectivity solutions that rival the best in home entertainment, and we’re pioneering low-cost telematics, with the first dedicated solution for road pricing, eCall, and stolen vehicle tracking. Our focused R&D investments, our competencies in RF, Analog, and Digital Processing, and our relentless commitment to quality and excellence make us a long-term partner in automotive. NXP’s technology expertise enables the delivery of innovative, easy-to-implement solutions that are tailored to our customers’ needs. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

Product Line In-Vehicle Networking is enabling this by bringing high-speed, CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet-based data communication into the cars.

We have a position available for the role of:

Principal Digital Designer

Main responsibilities:

• Play key team member role in Automotive Ethernet System-on-Chip (SOC) & digital IPs development from Micro-Architecture to RTL implementation
• Define the Micro-Architecture specification based on product/IP requirement and drive its implementation within timing and budget constraints
• Hands-on contributor to IP & SOC digital design/integration from scratch, using state-of-art design methodology
• Proper integration of the Silicon IP modules into the top-level IC design
• Ensure high design quality that meets the stringent demands in the Automotive market
• Take end-responsibility for architecture and implementation
• Cooperate closely with Systems & Applications team; establish strong link with all stakeholders

Expected Skills

• Masters or Ph.D. Degree in Electronics Engineering is a must
• 10+ years of experience in SoC design.
• Fluency in design & verification languages such as VHDL, Verilog, C and System Verilog.
• Experience in Spyglass or Questa for lint and CDC checks, and NCSim/VCS.
• Experience in using Cadence RC for synthesis and LEC flow.
• Experience in identifying and implementing complex ECO in netlist.
• Knowledge on Verification Methodologies to actively participate in Debug Analysis.
• Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet standards like 100BASE-T1, and 1000BASE-T1, as well as digital interfaces like USXGMII is a plus.
• Experience in Microcontroller architectures, high-speed interfaces, Ethernet Switch architectures, Network processors, protocols and industry standards is a strong benefit.
• Good communication skills, team player, driver mentality, pro-active attitude.
• Networking skills, creative, motivating, curious, open-minded.
• Able to identify and resolve complex issues. Structured and analytical thinking.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Structured and analytical thinking.
• Experience with automotive quality (zero-defect), security or functional safety is an advantage

What can you expect

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract. However, we are open to discuss a parttime opportunity (between 32 and 38 hours) as well.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer great benefits as part of our CLA. A bonus plan, possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work from home policy and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the Netherlands.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in Technology network. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

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