NXP’s Austin Memories team is seeking an experienced memory circuit design engineer for our SRAM and ROM internal memory compiler designs.

Our team is part of the Design Enablement/Foundation IP organization within the Chief Technology Office at NXP. We provide differentiating SRAM/ROM memory compiler solutions to NXP SoC design teams across multiple business lines- your work will have real impact for our design teams and, through them, our end products and end customers.

Job Summary:

• Implement design of CMOS memory circuits to meet memory compiler performance, power, and area requirements, including periphery circuits to support functional safety and scan functionality.

• Generate, execute, and evaluate simulation characterization measurements and simulation test benches, and compare vs. performance targets/benchmarks.

• Engage with layout teams on implementation of compiler leaf cells based on designs to improve area and performance.

• Work closely with CAD teams on implementation of new designs into our characterization, verification, and regression flows.

• Align with modeling/verification team to ensure consistency of designs with frontend models (behavioral/ATPG/emulation).

• Collaborate effectively across global memory teams to help ensure common methodologies and best practices.

• Leverage internally supported LLM/GenAI tools and EDA vendor GenAI solutions to implement efficiencies in design methodologies.
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. (Master’s degree is preferred).

• 8+ years of industry experience (6+ with Master’s degree) in SRAM memory circuit design, including some design experience with advanced CMOS foundry technologies at 5nm and beyond.

• Strong familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso and other industry-standard EDA tools.

• Familiarity with automotive design rules and memory design requirements is a plus.

• Good knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, tcl, or Python is a must.

• Creative mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job location:

• The position will be based at the NXP offices in Austin, Texas. Team members are expected to work in office at least 3 days/week.