Principal Analog IP Design Lead - MCU
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Salary€61k – €84k
LocationCatania
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Master's degree in electronic/electrical engineering
10+ years of product development experience
Experience with one or more of these IP areas: ADC, DAC, PLL, Oscillators, References, LDO, DC-DC, amplifiers, filters
Strong communication and team work skills
Mentoring and development of junior engineers
Experience creating and using behavioral models is a plus (AMS, DMS, Matlab, System-C or equivalent)
Skills
ADC
DAC
PLL
Oscillators
References
LDO
DC-DC
Amplifiers
Filters
AMS
DMS
Matlab
System-C
About the company
NXP’s Industrial & IoT Edge solutions range from the smallest MCUs to very high-performance processors to provide real-time insights and efficient automation when performance matters most. NXP’s advanced portfolio of edge processing solutions lets developers explore their most innovative ideas with confidence, enabling applications across the autonomous home, industrial automation, and personal electronics.
About the role
NXP is building new teams in Catania to create high impact microcontrollers (MCU) as part of NXP’s intelligent AI at the Edge. This team will include a wide range of engineering talent from analog to SOC digital design. Full product development local will product world class products at a world class pace.
This team will include all key engineering disciplines in Design, Architecture, Verification, DfT and Physical Design to produce high performance and quality products.
We are now hiring for Analog Design IP Leaders :
Role Summary:
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Define analog/mixed signal IP requirements based on product requirements.
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Drive and define innovative circuit architectures to meet requirements.
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Create and ensure robust and high-quality IP from requirements.
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May include leading small teams of analog and digital designers to implement solutions.
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End-to-end ownership for the implementation, simulation, layout, and validation of mixed signal IP for microcontrollers (MCUs). This IP could be data converters (ADC, DAC), clock generators (crystal oscillators, free running oscillators, PLL) or any other miscellaneous analog or mixed signal IP that adds value to NXP MCUs products.
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Lead engineering lead on IP development including working with other analog, digital and verification resources but also working with the SOC product leads or optimal integration of the IP.
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Implementation of IP including leading design reviews, creating documentation of IPs and support of productization of IPs (production test, life test, etc).
Your Responsibility:
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Define specification for IP based on product requirements.
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Ensure specification are realized via simulation (behavioral, transistor level or combinations) and that they are realized in silicon.
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Drive SOC teams on quality integration of IP within an SOC product.
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Documentation of the design, design reviews, and integration requirements of IP.
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Support the productization of IP – characterization, production test, life testing.
Your Profile:
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Master’s degree in electronic/electrical engineering.
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10+ years of product development experience.
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Experience with one more more of these IP areas: ADC, DAC, PLL, Oscillators, References, LDO, DC-DC, amplifiers, filters.
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Experience creating and using behavorial models is a plus (AMS, DMS, Matlab, System-C or equivalent).
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Strong communication and team work skills are required.
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Mentoring and development of junior engineers.
Commitment At NXP.
We recognize we can be a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.
Legal
NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices.
As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 61,000 € and 83,900 € annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package.
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