DSP Architect (15+ years)

Role Summary:

As a DSP Architect, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of digital signal processing functions at the IP, subsystem, or IC level. You will work on advanced digital and mixed-signal systems, focusing on high-speed, low-power design, and robust control loop implementation. Your work will directly contribute to the development of next-generation networking and automotive solutions.

DSP Architecture & Algorithm Development

• Architect and model DSP algorithms for Automotive Ethernet PHYs including Echo cancellation
• Timing recovery, equalization (FFE/DFE), scrambler/descrambler
• PAM3/PAM4 modulation schemes
• LDPC/FEC coding and decoding
• Define end‑to‑end DSP signal chains with clear performance, latency, and power budgets.
• Own MATLAB/C‑modeling, simulation, performance analysis, and fixed‑point conversion strategies.
• Optimize DSP blocks for power, area, and performance trade‑offs in automotive SoCs.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with IEEE 802.3 Automotive Ethernet specs and emerging standards.
• Drive interoperability and compliance testing strategies (OPEN Alliance, UNH‑IOL, OEM‑specific requirements).
• Evaluate TSN‑related DSP requirements and contribute to system‑level determinism features.

System & Architecture Leadership

• Define PHY architecture interacting with analog/RF, mixed-signal, and digital teams.
• Perform system‑level modeling, channel modeling, and link‑level simulations.
• Work closely with IC architects to partition functionality between DSP hardware, firmware, and analog blocks.
• Generate design documents, architecture specifications, and algorithm performance reports.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with IC design, verification, firmware, and validation teams for design bring‑up and silicon debug.
• Support customer engagements, requirements definition, and technical reviews with OEMs and Tier‑1s.
• Provide guidance to implementation teams on micro‑architecture, resource requirements, and performance constraints.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in digital design, including FIR/IIR filter design and timing closure.
• Experience with low-power, high-speed digital circuit implementation.
• Knowledge of calibration, digital/mixed-signal, and timing/CDR control loops.
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal design concepts.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Building on its expertise in High-Performance Mixed Signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, identification and mobile industries, and in application areas including wireless infrastructure, lighting, healthcare, industrial, consumer tech and computing. NXP’s high-performance mixed-signal technologies for Automotive applications create new ways to make cars cleaner, safer, more comfortable, and more fun. Our industry-leading in-vehicle network and sensor systems save fuel and step-up reliability and dynamics, while our RF keyless entry/go and connected key solutions add convenience and security. We consistently deliver audio and connectivity solutions that rival the best in home entertainment, and we’re pioneering low-cost telematics, with the first dedicated solution for road pricing, eCall, and stolen vehicle tracking. Our focused R&D investments, our competencies in RF, Analog, and Digital Processing, and our relentless commitment to quality and excellence make us a long-term partner in automotive. NXP’s technology expertise enables the delivery of innovative, easy-to-implement solutions that are tailored to our customers’ needs. Additional information can be found by visiting

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