AI/ML Driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer

About the role

ASIC Design Automation Team at NXP Semiconductors drives digital transformation by applying AI/ML to VLSI design and implementation flows. The engineer prototypes and evaluates GenAI, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and convolutional networks to improve power, performance, area, and verification for SoC and IP projects. Works closely with architecture, IP, verification, and implementation teams across multiple sites to integrate automation into real silicon designs. Bangalore, on-site.

What you’ll do

• Explore and prototype AI/ML techniques for VLSI design automation
• Collaborate with architecture, IP, SoC, verification and implementation teams across sites
• Develop and integrate automation solutions into ASIC design flows
• Evaluate and benchmark AI/ML methods such as GenAI, reinforcement learning, GNNs, and CNNs
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives for edge‑AI and automotive processors

What you’ll bring

• 5 years of experience developing complex software projects
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Hands‑on Unix/Linux development and Git/BitBucket version control
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Skills

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline