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NXP Semiconductors · 1 day ago

R-10059671 Emulation & Prototyping Methodology & Automation Expert

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

NXP Semiconductors is a leader in advanced chip engineering, seeking an Emulation & Prototyping Methodology & Automation Expert. This role involves developing methodologies and automation tools to enhance efficiency and quality for pre-silicon emulation and prototyping platforms, collaborating with various engineering teams to drive innovations in design and validation processes.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with Architecture teams, IP and SoC designers and SoC Implementation teams from multiple sites to develop advanced methodology and automation for emulation, prototyping to enable pre-si validation and SW development
These automation applications span over design flow automation, design optimization, regression systems, design database, etc
Develop/manage multiple automations based on various SW languages and frameworks
Learn, enhance, and support existing products
Strong software and CAD background required
In this role, the candidate will work with multiple NXP Engineering teams, including Architecture, IP & SoC design, verification and emulation functions, coordinate and drive groundbreaking initiatives and new ways of working

Qualification

Emulation platformsFPGA prototypingSoftware developmentProgramming PythonProgramming C++Unix/LinuxHDL System VerilogHDL VerilogHDL VHDLStatic timing analysisAnalytical problem-solvingData structuresAlgorithmsVLSI CAD methodologyDesign revision controlCI/CD processVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplines with strong background in SW development
Strong background and experience with emulation platforms like Veloce, Zebu, Palladium
Deep understanding of FPGA prototyping using Xilinx FPGAs
10+ years of experience in developing complex SW projects, and hands-on expertise in programming using Python & C++
Hands on experience in Unix/Linux, revision control (Git, BitBucket), SW development and debug tools
Good understanding of HDL: System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, front-end design, emulation and FPGA Place & Route flows and tools
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of design, layout, constraints (SDC, Clocks, CDC, RDC), Static timing analysis, Low-power and Power-aware flows (UPF)
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Data structures, algorithms and SW development for optimization problems
Prior experience in VLSI CAD methodology and tool development
Experience with Design revision control (GIT, DesignSync) and Make
Splunk, Jenkins, LSF and CI/CD process

Company

NXP Semiconductors

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NXP Semiconductors produces secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.
dateFounded in 1953
location
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, NLD
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nxp.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.56B
Key Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-01-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.06B
2010-08-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Kurt Sievers
Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Betz
Chief Financial Officer
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