Principal Digital Design Engineer

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