Sr Director, SOC Verification

Sr Director , SoC Verification for NXP Advanced Chip Engineering Organization in Austin . Develop cutting edge verification flows and methodologies on advanced technology nodes for Automotive Software Defined Vehicles . The Job includes strategy for functional/performance/emulation based verification targeting multi-core solutions with ARM real time and application processors . Collaborate with functional teams to deliver best in class verification flow for high performance chips for Automotive Industry . Strong knowledge and collaboration with IP Organization and Architects to develop solutions which is re-usable as well as develop simulation acceleration methodologies for next generation capabilities in NXP

Job Responsibilities

• Develop Strategy for functional / performance / emulation based verification flows across multiple Automotive Products in advanced technology nodes

• Collaboration with cross functional sites and functions(RTL , Backend , DFT , Digital IP , Design Enablement) to deliver best in class verification capabilities in Austin

• Simulation Acceleration Methodology Deployment for 10-100X acceleration in simulation run times

• Develop and Strengthen capabilities around High Speed Networks ( ENET / PCIE ) , Low Power Architectures , Coherency Management with System Memories/DRAM , Network Interconnect Verification & Functional Safety Mechanism for Zero Defect Silicon

• Drive Multi Site Methodology deployment for new verification methodologies

• Post Silicon Strategies re-using stimulus from verification for software/firmware/ATE enablement

Job Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD with 20+ years of experience in Semiconductor industry

• Extensive hands-on SoC Verification experience required

• Exceptional experience with complex, multi-core SoC’s with complex interconnects and a large range of peripherals required

• Knowledge of AMBA bus protocols and BOOT sequence of SoCs is required

• Working knowledge of Digital Simulations tools from Synopsys ( VCS )

• Strong domain knowledge of Clocking, System modes, Power management, Debug, security and other architectures is a must

• Experience with various emulation/accelerator methods and use-case environments is a plus

• Strong Experience in High Speed Peripherals like DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, GPU, VPU (Video Processing Unit); NIC/FlexNOC interconnect; Flash memory subsystems.

• Scripting/coding abilities also a plus, especially using Python

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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.