Senior Principal Engineer SoC Design
nxp
| Company | nxp |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Pune |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
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
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