AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer

• Work closely with Architecture teams, IP and SoC designers and SoC Implementation teams from multiple sites to develop new automation tools for leading edge SoC technologies serving multiple industries
• 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 AI/ML expertise, software and CAD background required

• In this role, the candidate will work with multiple NXP Engineering teams, including Architecture, IP & SoC design, verification and implementation functions, coordinate and drive groundbreaking initiatives and new ways of working.

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplines with strong background in SW development
• Experience in developing complex SW projects, and hands-on expertise in programming using Python/C++
• Experience in AI and ML techniques (LLMs, CNN, RNN, and GraphNN) with experience of application to real world optimization problems
• Data structures, algorithms, and SW development for optimization problems
• Hands on experience in Unix/Linux, revision control (Git, BitBucket), SW development and debug tools
• Excellent analytical problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Desirable skills/experience:
  • Strong understanding of design, layout, constraints (SDC, Clocks, CDC, RDC), Static timing analysis, Low-power, and Power-aware flows (UPF)
  • Prior experience in VLSI CAD methodology and tool development
  • Good understanding of HDL: System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, front-end design, physical design and layout implementation/generation flows and tools
  • Understanding or prior experience with EDA tools for design, verification, DFT and implementation
  • Experience with Design revision control (GIT, DesignSync) and Make
  • Splunk, Jenkins, LSF and CI/CD process

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.
Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.