SoC Front End Design Engineer

Experience: 4 to 7 years

Location: Noida

Skills: Verilog, SystemVerilog, digital design, computer architecture, SoC design methodologies, EDA tools, simulation, synthesis, linting, CDC, STA, Perl, Python, Tcl, UVM, OVM, low-power design techniques, problem-solving, analytical skills, debugging skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills

Company Overview
NXP India Pvt. Ltd. - Noida

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled SoC Front End Design Engineer to join our energetic team in Noida. This role involves contributing to the design and development of complex System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, ensuring high-quality and high-performance solutions for next-generation automotive and IoT products.

Responsibilities
• Participate in the architectural definition and micro-architecture development of SoC blocks and sub-systems.
• Perform RTL design and coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog) for various digital blocks, ensuring adherence to design specifications and best practices.
• Conduct extensive design verification activities, including testbench development, simulation, and debugging, to achieve functional correctness.
• Collaborate with verification engineers to define test plans, coverage goals, and resolve design issues.
• Execute and analyze various front-end design flows, including linting, CDC (Clock Domain Crossing), RDC (Reset Domain Crossing), and formal verification.




• Perform synthesis and timing analysis (STA) to meet performance targets and ensure timing closure.
• Work closely with backend teams during physical design implementation and post-layout verification.
• Contribute to documentation of design specifications, micro-architecture, and verification plans.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback.
• Identify and implement opportunities for design optimization in terms of area, power, and performance.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in SoC Front End Design.
• Strong proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals, computer architecture, and SoC design methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, linting, CDC, and STA.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Knowledge of UVM/OVM methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with low-power design techniques is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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