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NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

Principal Analog Design Engineer - Data Converters

Silicon & ASIC DesignPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with an emphasis in VLSI/IC design, is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience designing and developing mixed-signal IPs in data converters (ADC/DAC) is required.
  • Extensive experience in at least one area such as high-speed SAR, Sigma Delta ADC, or DACs is required.
  • Strong knowledge of analog building blocks, including references, operational amplifiers, active filters, and other linear circuit design, is required.
  • Ability to translate requirements into designs is required.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team is required.
  • Ability to build a professional network beyond IC design, including DfX, technology, and research, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Define specifications for analog mixed-signal IPs based on product requirements.
  • Own IP development end to end, and design and verify IP performance requirements using appropriate behavioral modeling, simulation, and verification tools.
  • Document designs and present reviews to peers.
  • Guide product teams on IP integration at the SoC level.
  • Perform or guide lab characterization and validation, yield improvement, and optimization.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team.

Desired Qualifications

  • System-level design and modeling of complex IP such as data converters using MATLAB or Verilog is a plus.
  • Significant technical publications and patents are a plus.

About the Company

NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2004

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