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 activitiesRequired Skills & ExpertiseTechnical 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 conceptsFSMs, pipelining, clock domain crossing (CDC)Low-power design techniques • Knowledge of:FPGA/ASIC design flowBus 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 designExperience Requirements • Typically 10+ years of experience in digital design or ASIC/FPGA development • Proven track record of successful tape-outs or product deliveriesEducation • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:Electronics EngineeringElectrical EngineeringVLSI DesignComputer EngineeringSoft 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