Director STA

Business Line Description:

AI and Chip Engineering SoC Implementation team is seeking a passionate technologist who thrives in solving complex problems for the role of Static Timing Design Manager. As STA Manager you will be managing a team of motivated engineers working on the AI Edge and Automotive Processors in NXP. You will be working on fast paced and leading-edge advanced node technologies building exciting and complex SoCs. You will be a major influence in the development and support of the SoC implementation organizations charter to build world-class MPUs.

Job Summary:

Timing Analysis activities for MPU SoCs.

• Expertise in developing implementing and verifying STA constraints
• Expertise in efficient closure of Subsystem as well as SoC-level timing
• In-depthknowledge of industry standards and practices in Timing closure Physical Design Floor-planning and Place & Route
• Knowledge of basic Architecture and Verilog to collaborate with RTL and IP design teams for timing fixes
• Contribute to timing flow and methodology improvements
• Collaborate with members of a global design team to complete large SoC (system-on-chip) projects.

Cross functional collaboration:

• Partner with Architecture and RTL teams to influence early design decisions
• Ability to coordinate with all aspects of SOC design functions including RTL DV DFT EDA vendors DTCO while setting technical direction for the team
• Work with methodology teams to continuously improve flows and processes

Key Challenges:

• Demonstrate strong expertise in all aspects of timing analysis for a wide variety of designs from constraint generation and verification to full-chip timing closure across all modes and scenarios.

• Deep understanding of advanced topics such as crosstalk noise OCV timing margins. Familiarity with Clock specs jitter IR drop spice analysis.

• Experience working with multi-site teams for execution is a must

Job Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 15 years of experience in Physical Design for complex SoCs
• Experience with at least 3 years of STA Lead roles
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Innovate and adapt to the rapid use of AI and agents in STA & PD domains

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