AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer
NXP Semiconductors2 months ago
Base Salary
$125k - $172k/yr
Responsibilities
- Explore research ideas applying AI/ML to VLSI design and implementation automation.
- Develop prototype solutions and evaluate AI/ML techniques for NXP designs and real-world optimization problems.
- Pilot and develop automation on actual SoC and IP designs to improve power, performance, area, and quality of results.
- Collaborate with AI/ML experts, academic research communities, architecture teams, IP and SoC designers, verification teams, and implementation teams.
- Prescribe methods and requirements for VLSI CAD software tools and features.
- Coordinate and drive cross-functional digital transformation initiatives across multiple engineering sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with a strong software development background.
- At least 5 years of experience with AI and ML techniques, including LLMs, CNNs, RNNs, and graph neural networks, applied to real-world optimization problems.
- Hands-on programming experience with Python and C++.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, software development, and optimization problems.
- Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux, revision control, software development, and debugging tools.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
- Preferred: understanding of design, layout, constraints, static timing analysis, low-power and power-aware flows, VLSI CAD methodology, HDL, front-end and physical design flows, EDA tools, DesignSync, Make, Splunk, Jenkins, and LSF.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan and paid leave.
- Incentive compensation and/or equity may be provided for certain roles.
- On-site role located in San Diego, California; the stated base salary range is specific to California.
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About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors designs and supplies microcontrollers, application processors (i.MX), analog/RF, secure connectivity, and automotive chips for OEMs in automotive, industrial/IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. A public company (NASDAQ: NXPI) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Eindhoven, it sells silicon, software, and reference designs, and supports customers with BSPs and development tools. Notable lines include i.MX processors, S32 automotive platforms, NFC and secure elements, radar, and power management devices.