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Principal Engineer

NXP SemiconductorsChandler, AZ$174,070 per year

This engineer develops verification strategies and infrastructure for ASIC and mixed-signal designs, including testbenches, monitors, checkers, assertions, and regression suites. They work with design leads to translate IP and device specifications into test plans, execute digital and top-level simulations, and investigate failures. The position also involves tracking defects, recommending fixes, supporting resolution, and presenting verification results during design reviews. It suits an experienced semiconductor verification professional with strong SystemVerilog, UVM, SoC, processor, and serial-interface expertise. The role requires an engineering degree and at least five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in verification, design, or a closely related discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, computer engineering, or a related fieldFive years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in semiconductor design or verificationExperience with SystemVerilog, UVM, ASIC verification, and SoC testbenchesKnowledge of ARM multiprocessor systems and serial protocols including I2C, SPI, SPMI, and UARTExperience with GLS simulation, debugging, regression management, and artifact trackingAbility to develop C-based tests and verify SPI interfaces
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About NXP Semiconductors

Semiconductor manufacturer operating two wafer fabs in Chandler, including a GaN RF power fab opened 2020. Used in 5G base stations among many other applications.