upf jobs in San Diego

Staff Engineer role focused on CPU design, RTL development, and physical design for next-generation high-performance, low-power SoCs. Responsibilities span microarchitecture definition, Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL coding, synthesis, physical implementation (floorplanning, placement, routing, timing closure), and PPA optimization.…See more Will collaborate across architecture, verification, DFT, and post-silicon teams, and develop automation scripts in Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell. Requires 4–10 years in ASIC/SoC, CPU, RTL, or physical design, strong digital design fundamentals, and hands-on experience with CPU microarchitecture and design closure flows.

Develop prototype AI/ML solutions for ASIC design automation at NXP, exploring state-of-the-art techniques like GenAI, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and CNNs to improve VLSI CAD workflows. The role involves collaborating with architecture, IP, and SoC design teams to evaluate and pilot automation applications on leading-edge semiconductor technologies.…See more Candidates must have 5+ years of AI/ML expertise, strong Python/C++ programming skills, and hands-on experience with Unix/Linux, Git, and software development tools. Understanding of VLSI design constraints, EDA tools, and physical design flows is highly desirable.