Nxp
Automotive Ethernet PHY
LeadDSPEngineer
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“Lead DSP Engineer at Nxp. Skills: DSP algorithms, RTL design, Communication systems, Automotive Ethernet PHY. Implement DSP algorithms. Optimize DSP architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure high-quality, production-ready silicon
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Communication Engineering, or related field, 7+ years of experience in DSP design for communication systems, fundamentals in digital signal processing, communication theory, and PHY layer technologies, Hands-on experience with PHY subsystems such as filtering, equalization, echo cancellation, PLLs, timing recovery, and noise mitigation, Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C/C++ for algorithm modeling, RTL design skills (Verilog/SystemVerilog), Familiarity with synthesis, linting, CDC, and STA flows, Experience supporting verification and post‑silicon debug
Nice to Have
Experience in Automotive Ethernet PHY (100BASE‑T1, 1000BASE‑T1, or multi‑gig), Understanding of EMCI challenges and automotive-grade requirements, Knowledge of DFT, ATPG, and scan architectures, Exposure to backend flows, timing constraints, and timing closure methodologies, Familiarity with formal verification and UVM-based environments
What You'll Do.
Implement DSP algorithms
Optimize DSP architecture
Translate specifications to RTL
Develop synthesizable RTL
Optimize design for area
Optimize design for timing
Optimize design for power
Create design documentation
Support verification team
Support validation team
Develop MATLAB/Python models
Analyze performance metrics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with DSP Architect; Collaborate with System Architecture; Collaborate with DFT; Collaborate with Verification; Collaborate with Validation; Collaborate with IC Integration; Collaborate with Backend (BE) teams; Work with Verification team; Support Validation team; Collaborate with System Architects; Work with DFT Architects; Partner with IC integrators; Support Backend (BE) teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
Process & Methodology
Drive tasks to closure
Full Job Description
**Role Overview** We are seeking a highly motivated DSP Engineer to join our Automotive Ethernet PHY development team. In this role, you will work closely with the DSP Architect to implement and optimize DSP algorithms and architecture for next‑generation automotive-grade Ethernet PHY products. The role requires strong collaboration with System Architecture, DFT, Verification, Validation, IC Integration, and Backend (BE) teams. You will be responsible for DSP design implementation, RTL-level integration, performance validation, and supporting timing closure to ensure high‑quality, production-ready silicon. **Key Responsibilities** **DSP Architecture Implementation** * Implement DSP algorithms and architecture under guidance of the DSP Architect for Automotive Ethernet PHY (e.g., 100/1000BASE-T1 and multi‑gig PHYs). * Translate system‑level specifications into optimized DSP RTL design. * Participate in algorithm-to-architecture mapping, fixed‑point modeling, and performance tuning. **Design & RTL Development** * Develop synthesizable RTL for DSP datapaths, filters, equalizers, echo cancellation, FFE/DFE, AGC, timing recovery, etc. * Perform design optimization for area, timing, and power. * Create and maintain design documentation, micro‑architecture specs, and implementation notes. **Verification & Validation Support** * Work closely with the Verification team for test plan development, debug, and coverage closure. * Support Validation team during post‑silicon bring‑up, debug, and performance tuning. * Contribute to model correlation between MATLAB/C-model and RTL. **Cross‑Functional Collaboration** * Collaborate with System Architects to refine requirements and improve DSP behavior at system level. * Work with DFT Architects to ensure testability and seamless integration of DFT structures. * Partner with IC integrators to define top-level constraints and support SoC integration. * Support Backend (BE) teams for timing analysis, timing closure, and physical design i
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