Principle/Staff STA Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principle/Staff STA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Noida. This role involves leading and executing Static Timing Analysis (STA) for complex SoC designs, ensuring timing closure, and contributing to the development of next-generation semiconductor products.

Must Have

• Lead and perform comprehensive Static Timing Analysis (STA) at the block, sub-system, and SoC levels.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain timing constraints (SDC).
• Identify, debug, and resolve complex timing violations, including setup, hold, OCV, AOCV, EMIR, X-talk.
• Collaborate closely with design, DFT, physical design, and verification teams to ensure timing closure.
• Develop and implement efficient STA methodologies, flows, and scripts.
• Perform timing sign-off activities and generate comprehensive timing reports.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in STA and physical design.

Good to Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) on complex SoC designs (for Staff Engineer).
• 9+ years of relevant experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) with a proven track record of leading and driving timing closure for multiple successful tape-outs (for Principle Engineer).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global team environment.
• Experience in a leadership or mentorship role (for Principle Engineer).

Perks & Benefits

• Online and offline learning opportunities for career development.
• Commitment to sustainability.
• Inclusive work environment with focus on diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principle/Staff STA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Noida. This role involves leading and executing Static Timing Analysis (STA) for complex SoC designs, ensuring timing closure, and contributing to the development of next-generation semiconductor products.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and perform comprehensive Static Timing Analysis (STA) at the block, sub-system, and SoC levels for cutting-edge semiconductor designs.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain timing constraints (SDC) for various design hierarchies, ensuring accuracy and coverage.
• Identify, debug, and resolve complex timing violations, including setup, hold, and other advanced timing checks (e.g., OCV, AOCV, EMIR, X-talk).
• Collaborate closely with design, DFT, physical design, and verification teams to ensure timing closure and meet project deadlines.
• Develop and implement efficient STA methodologies, flows, and scripts to improve productivity and turnaround time.
• Perform timing sign-off activities and generate comprehensive timing reports for internal and external reviews.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in STA and physical design.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• For Staff Engineer: 6+ years of relevant experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) on complex SoC designs.
• For Principle Engineer: 9+ years of relevant experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) with a proven track record of leading and driving timing closure for multiple successful tape-outs.
• Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard STA tools (e.g., Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Tempus).
• Strong understanding of timing analysis concepts, including clock tree synthesis, critical path analysis, signal integrity, and process variations.
• Hands-on experience with SDC (Synopsys Design Constraints) generation, debugging, and optimization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, and Python for flow automation and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of physical design concepts, including floorplanning, placement, routing, and their impact on timing.
• Experience with various technology nodes (e.g., 28nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global team environment.
• Experience in a leadership or mentorship role (for Principle Engineer).

Career Development Opportunities

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP.

We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.