SoC Front End Design Engr
NXP Semiconductors · Noida, India · 9mo ago
SoC Front End Design Engineer
Company:** NXP India Pvt. Ltd. - Noida
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled SoC Front End Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Noida. This role involves contributing to the design and development of complex System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, ensuring high-quality and high-performance solutions for next-generation automotive and IoT products.
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Responsibilities
* Participate in the architectural definition and micro-architecture development of SoC blocks and sub-systems.
* Perform RTL design and coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog) for various digital blocks, ensuring adherence to design specifications and best practices.
* Conduct extensive design verification activities, including testbench development, simulation, and debugging, to achieve functional correctness.
* Collaborate with verification engineers to define test plans, coverage goals, and resolve design issues.
* Execute and analyze various front-end design flows, including linting, CDC (Clock Domain Crossing), RDC (Reset Domain Crossing), and formal verification.
* Perform synthesis and timing analysis (STA) to meet performance targets and ensure timing closure.
* Work closely with backend teams during physical design implementation and post-layout verification.
* Contribute to documentation of design specifications, micro-architecture, and verification plans.
* Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback.
* Identify and implement opportunities for design optimization in terms of area, power, and performance.
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Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
* 4-7 years of experience in SoC Front End Design.
* Strong proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
* Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals, computer architecture, and SoC design methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, linting, CDC, and STA.
* Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl.
* Knowledge of UVM/OVM methodologies is a plus.
* Experience with low-power design techniques is desirable.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.