Sr Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities - Design and develop custom IO circuits including: - GPIO - LVDS - LVCMOS - SSTL - HSTL - DDR Interfaces - High-speed SerDes support circuits - Perform transistor-level design and simulation using advanced CMOS technology nodes. - Develop and optimize: - ESD protection circuits - Level shifters - Input buffers - Output drivers - On-chip termination circuits - Conduct pre-layout and post-layout simulations for functionality, timing, power, noise, and reliability. - Perform signal integrity analysis including: - IBIS model generation - Package-aware simulations - Crosstalk and reflection analysis - Drive layout reviews and work closely with physical design teams to ensure design quality and performance targets. - Support silicon bring-up, characterization, debugging, and production ramp activities. - Collaborate with system, package, reliability, and product engineering teams. - Develop and maintain design documentation, specifications, and verification reports. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field. - 2-4 years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal or IO Circuit Design. - Strong understanding of: - CMOS device physics - Analog circuit design fundamentals - IO architectures and standards - ESD design methodologies - Hands-on experience in custom circuit design using Cadence Virtuoso. - Expertise in SPICE-based simulators such as Spectre, HSPICE, or FineSim. - Experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm/7nm/5nm preferred). - Good knowledge of LVS, DRC, EMIR, and reliability checks. - Familiarity with process corners, Monte Carlo analysis, and yield optimization techniques. Preferred Skills - Experience with DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR, USB, PCIe, MIPI, or Ethernet interfaces. - Knowledge of package modeling and SI/PI analysis tools. - Understanding of ESD standards such as HBM, CDM, and IEC. - Experience in silicon validation and lab characterization. - Scripting skills in Python, Perl, Tcl, or SKILL. - Familiarity with IBIS and IBIS-AMI model generation. Desired Competencies - Strong analytical and debugging skills. - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration. - Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers. - Proven track record of delivering silicon successfully from specification to production. - Self-driven with strong problem-solving abilities. Nice to Have - Experience in automotive, AI/ML, networking, mobile, or data center SoCs. - Exposure to functional safety and reliability requirements. - Prior ownership of complete IO IP development cycle. This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience in IO circuit design, ESD, signal integrity, and silicon validation, and is looking to contribute to next-generation semiconductor products. More information about NXP in India... #LI-7013