Hiring: Director AI/ML Driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Company: NXP Semiconductors Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:35:48 Target Skills & Keywords : ASIC, AutoCAD, Bitbucket, C++, CAD, CI/CD, Digital Transformation, EDA, Git, Jenkins, LLM, Linux, Node.js, Python, Reinforcement Learning, SOC, Splunk, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Verilog About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in AI and ML techniques (LLMs, CNN, RNN, and GraphNN) with experience of application to real world optimization problems Required Skills: •Explore research ideas and solutions that bring AI/ML applications to VLSI design •Work closely with Academic research communities in AI/ML for VLSI design, Architecture teams, IP and SoC designers and SoC Implementation teams from multiple sites to explore and evaluate for leading edge SoC technologies serving multiple industries •These automation applications include use of GenAI, Reinforcement Learning, Graph Neural Networks, and convolutional Networks •Strong AI/ML expertise, software and CAD background required •In this role, the candidate will work with multiple NXP Engineering teams, including Architecture, IP & SoC design, verification and implementation functions, coordinate and drive groundbreaking initiatives for Digital Transformation. •Strong verbal and written communication skills •In-depth knowledge of design, layout, constraints (SDC, Clocks, CDC, RDC), Static timing analysis, Low-power, and Power-aware flows (UPF) •Prior experience in VLSI CAD methodology and tool development Qualifications: •BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplines with strong background in SW development •Hands-on expertise in programming using Python/C++ •Data structures, algorithms, and SW development for optimization problems •Applied hands-on capability in Unix/Linux, revision control (Git, BitBucket), SW development and debug tools Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!