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 activities

Technical Skills Required Skills & Expertise

• 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 concepts + FSMs, pipelining, clock domain crossing (CDC) + Low-power design techniques
• Knowledge of: + FPGA/ASIC design flow + Bus 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 design

Experience Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of experience in digital design or ASIC/FPGA development
• Proven track record of successful tape-outs or product deliveries

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: + Electronics Engineering + Electrical Engineering + VLSI Design + Computer Engineering

Soft 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...