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ASIC Digital Design Engineer (HPC IP)

Synopsys
August 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
$138,000 - $208,000 USD yearly
RTL Design Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

ASIC Digital Design Engineer (HPC IP)

Role Summary

Lead design and verification of high-performance interface IP and ASIC blocks used in compute and networking systems. Work on a cross-functional ASIC digital design team partnering with analog, physical design, and applications engineering to deliver performant, power-efficient silicon.

Experience Level

Senior β€” 8+ years of ASIC digital design and verification experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include RTL design, verification, integration, and optimization of complex ASIC blocks and subsystems.

  • Lead RTL design and verification for complex ASIC blocks and subsystems.
  • Develop and execute verification and test plans; debug functional and performance issues.
  • Collaborate with analog design, physical design, and applications engineering to ensure integration.
  • Use industry EDA tools and methodologies to optimize performance, power, and quality.
  • Participate in design reviews, drive quality improvements, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

  • 8+ years of hands-on ASIC digital design and verification experience.
  • Strong RTL design and verification expertise.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools and design/verification methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of high-performance interface IP protocols such as PCIe, CXL, DDR memory interfaces, and Ethernet.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
  • Ability to lead design projects and mentor junior engineers.
  • Nice-to-have: experience with system-level integration, power/performance optimization, and delivering to silicon.

Education Requirements

Requires a BSEE or MSEE (Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) as stated in the posting. The listing specifies 8+ years of relevant experience; no explicit "or equivalent" language was provided.


About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.

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Date Posted: 2026-08-13