PpNXP Semiconductors is seeking a bSenior Principal Digital IC Designer /b to provide top‑level technical leadership in the development of complex mixed‑signal integrated circuits for automotive and industrial electrification applications. /ppThe 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. /ph3Technical Leadership /h3ulliAct as a bcompany‑level technical reference /b for digital IC design within the electrification domain /liliDefine, review, and approve bdigital architectures /b for complex mixed‑signal ICs /liliDrive key architectural trade‑offs across performance, power, safety, testability, and cost /liliDrive and support bdigital verification team /b /liliEstablish and maintain bdigital design best practices and standards /b /li /ulh3Product and Portfolio Scope /h3ulliProvide technical guidance across bmultiple concurrent programs /b /liliContribute to bproduct definition and long‑term technology roadmap /b /liliPromote reuse and scalability of digital architectures and IPs across platforms /liliInterface with system architects, product line management, and application teams on technical topics /li /ulh3Design Execution and Quality /h3ulliDevelop and oversee RTL design, synthesis, integration, and sign‑off activities /liliReview and approve:ulliRTL implementations /liliDesign documentation and specifications /liliSign‑off results (timing, power, CDC, DFT) /li /ul /liliSupport silicon bring‑up, debug activities, and root‑cause analysis on first silicon and production issues /liliUnderstanding UVM and digital verification methodology /li /ulh3Safety‑Critical Design /h3ulliEnsure compliance with bautomotive quality and safety standards /b. /liliDrive the definition and evaluation of digital safety mechanisms /liliSupport safety analyses and reviews in collaboration with functional safety teams /li /ulh3Mentoring and Knowledge Transfer /h3ulliMentor and technically guide Digital Designers /liliActively contribute to competence development within the organization /liliShare expertise across teams and international sites /li /ulh3Required Skills /h3ulliMaster’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent /lilibMinimum 15 years of experience /b in digital IC design /liliProven experience operating at bPrincipal or Senior Principal /b technical level /liliExpert knowledge of:ulliRTL design (SystemVerilog / Verilog) /liliComplex digital architectures and control‑oriented designs /liliMulti‑clock, multi-power and reset strategies /liliSynthesis constraints /liliDFT concepts (ATPG, BIST, coverage) /li /ul /liliStrong experience in bmixed‑signal IC environments /b /liliSolid understanding of bautomotive and safety‑critical design methodologies /b /liliHands‑on experience with industry‑standard EDA tools (Matlab, Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) /liliFluent written and spoken English /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliExperience with automotive or industrial electrification ICs (BMS, gate drivers, power management) /liliFamiliarity with Digital Signal Processing /liliExperience influencing technical direction beyond a single project or team /liliInternational RD experience /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr