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. More information about NXP in the United States... 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. #LI-97b2