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Principal Engineer

Nxp nxp.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Chandler Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Nxp. Chandler · full-time · $174,070 base.

SalaryStated by Nxp
$174,070
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from NxpOur estimate for the market: $153,500–$160,000Median $153,500
Above the market median of $153,500 for senior engineering leadership roles in Chandler.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $153,500. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationChandler
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$174,070
PostedAug 7, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build UVM test environments with drivers, monitors, checkers and assertions for mixed-signal verification
  • Run digital and top-level simulations, following the verification plan and checking coverage before tape-out
  • Work with design leaders to define IP test specifications from device requirements
  • Maintain regression suites, track bugs through resolution, and present design verification reviews

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic or computer engineering, VLSI, physics, or a related field
  • At least five years of progressive post-degree experience in engineering or a closely related role
  • Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, SoC testbenches, ASIC verification and ARM multi-processor systems
  • Experience with serial protocols, including I2C, SPI, SPMI or UART, plus GLS debug and C-based test development

Who this fits

This role suits a senior verification engineer who can cover mixed-signal designs from testbench development through review. The position is based in Chandler, United States.

From the employer

Job Description:

Duties: Perform semiconductor engineering design, development, and testing for firm products and devices in conjunction with product development for the electronic communications industry. Participate in the digital functional verification of NXP’s mixed-signal circuit designs. Responsible for developing the UVM simulation environment (drivers, monitors, checkers, and assertions) and bridge with mixed signal verification. Develop and run digital and top-level simulations according to the verification plan. Collaborate with design leaders to define the IP test specification. Study specification of the device under test and ensure 100% coverage prior tape-out. Create and maintain regression test suites, report bugs, propose solutions and following their resolution, and prepare and hold design verification review.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Computer Engineering (with related variants such as VLSI or Physics), foreign equivalent or related field.

Five (5) years of progressive, post baccalaureate experience in job offered, Engineer, Design Engineer, Verification Engineer, or closely related field..

Required skills:

Position requires experience in:

1. ARM processor with multi-processor intraction;

2. Serial communication protocol (I2C,SPI,SPMI,UART);

3. SOC Testbench;

4. System Verilog;

5. UVM Verification;

6. GLS simulations and debug features;

7. ASIC design verification;

8. Regression management and artifact tracking;

9. C-based test development; and

10. SPI interface.

Salary: $174,070 per year.

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.

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