Senior Principal Digital IC Designer at NXP Semiconductors

Milan, Lombardy, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Ic Design, Mixed-signal Ic, System-level Understanding, Rtl Design, Systemverilog, Verilog, Synthesis, Dft, Cd, Uvm, Automotive Quality, Safety-critical Design, Matlab, Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Senior Principal Digital IC Designer to provide top‑level technical leadership in the development of complex mixed‑signal integrated circuits for automotive and industrial electrification applications. The role is positioned at the highest technical level and requires deep expertise in digital IC design, strong system‑level understanding, and the ability to influence architectural and methodological decisions across multiple products and programs. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Act as a company‑level technical reference for digital IC design within the electrification domain Define, review, and approve digital architectures for complex mixed‑signal ICs Drive key architectural trade‑offs across performance, power, safety, testability, and cost Drive and support digital verification team Establish and maintain digital design best practices and standards Product and Portfolio Scope Provide technical guidance across multiple concurrent programs Contribute to product definition and long‑term technology roadmap Promote reuse and scalability of digital architectures and IPs across platforms Interface with system architects, product line management, and application teams on technical topics Design Execution and Quality Develop and oversee RTL design, synthesis, integration, and sign‑off activities Review and approve: RTL implementations Design documentation and specifications Sign‑off results (timing, power, CDC, DFT) Support silicon bring‑up, debug activities, and root‑cause analysis on first silicon and production issues Understanding UVM and digital verification methodology Safety‑Critical Design Ensure compliance with automotive quality and safety standards. Drive the definition and evaluation of digital safety mechanisms Support safety analyses and reviews in collaboration with functional safety teams Mentoring and Knowledge Transfer Mentor and technically guide Digital Designers Actively contribute to competence development within the organization Share expertise across teams and international sites Required Skills Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Minimum 15 years of experience in digital IC design Proven experience operating at Principal or Senior Principal technical level Expert knowledge of: RTL design (SystemVerilog / Verilog) Complex digital architectures and control‑oriented designs Multi‑clock, multi-power and reset strategies Synthesis constraints DFT concepts (ATPG, BIST, coverage) Strong experience in mixed‑signal IC environments Solid understanding of automotive and safety‑critical design methodologies Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard EDA tools (Matlab, Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) Fluent written and spoken English Preferred Qualifications Experience with automotive or industrial electrification ICs (BMS, gate drivers, power management) Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing Experience influencing technical direction beyond a single project or team International R&D experience More information about NXP in Italy... #LI-6710 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. 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. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing top-level technical leadership in developing complex mixed-signal integrated circuits for electrification applications, defining and reviewing digital architectures, and driving key trade-offs across performance, power, and cost. The individual will also oversee RTL design, integration, sign-off activities, and support silicon bring-up and debugging.