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Principal Engineer

World leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, focusing on automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
Chandler, AZ, USA
Embedded
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Semiconductor · Automotive · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their team in Chandler. This role combines hardware and software expertise, focusing on semiconductor engineering design and verification. The position requires deep technical knowledge in digital functional verification of mixed-signal circuit designs and expertise with various protocols and tools.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex verification environments using UVM, working with mixed-signal designs, and ensuring quality through comprehensive testing and verification processes. With 5 years of required experience, this role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology that powers automotive, industrial IoT, and mobile applications.

NXP offers a strong focus on career development with both online and offline learning opportunities. The company is committed to sustainability and maintains an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equality. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technology while contributing to NXP's mission of enabling a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation.

The position involves collaboration with design leaders, development of test specifications, and ensuring complete coverage of device functionality. You'll be working with state-of-the-art tools and technologies, including ARM processors, various communication protocols, and verification methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make an impact in the semiconductor industry while working for a global technology leader.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Engineer

  • Perform semiconductor engineering design, development, and testing for firm products
  • Participate in digital functional verification of NXP's mixed-signal circuit designs
  • Develop UVM simulation environment (drivers, monitors, checkers, and assertions)
  • Develop and run digital and top-level simulations according to verification plan
  • Collaborate with design leaders to define IP test specification
  • Study specification of device under test and ensure 100% coverage prior tape-out
  • Create and maintain regression test suites
  • Report bugs and propose solutions
  • Prepare and hold design verification review

Requirements For Principal Engineer

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering
  • 5 years of progressive experience in job offered, Engineer, Design Engineer, Verification Engineer, or related field
  • Experience with ARM processor with multi-processor interaction
  • Experience with Serial communication protocol (I2C,SPI,SPMI,UART)
  • Experience with SOC Testbench
  • Experience with System Verilog
  • Experience with UVM Verification
  • Experience with GLS simulations and debug features
  • Experience with ASIC design verification
  • Experience with Regression management and artifact tracking
  • Experience with C-based test development
  • Experience with SPI interface

Benefits For Principal Engineer

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Learning Opportunities

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