ASIC Digital Design Principal Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Digital Design Principal Engineer
Role Summary
Senior engineering role within the ASIC digital design organization based in Bengaluru. The principal engineer leads technical design and delivery of digital IP and SoC components, collaborating with verification, physical design, product and system teams.
Experience Level
Senior - Principal-level. Specific years of experience not specified in the source posting.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities typically expected for this role include:
- Lead microarchitecture and RTL design for complex digital IP or SoC blocks.
- Define and review design specifications and ensure requirements traceability.
- Drive synthesis, timing closure, and design-for-test activities in coordination with EDA and physical design teams.
- Collaborate with verification, software, and system teams to ensure successful integration and bring-up.
- Perform root-cause analysis for silicon issues and propose ECOs and mitigations.
- Mentor and guide other engineers; lead technical design reviews and set design best practices.
- Engage with internal stakeholders and customers to align on requirements and delivery schedules.
Requirements
Core qualifications and desirable skills inferred from the role (source did not list explicit requirements):
- Must-have: Proven experience in ASIC digital design and RTL implementation (SystemVerilog/VHDL), synthesis and static timing analysis, and successful delivery of silicon or IP.
- Must-have: Experience leading technical teams or projects and communicating across cross-functional groups.
- Must-have: Debugging and silicon bring-up experience; familiarity with EDA flows and design constraints.
- Must-have: Scripting skills for automation (Python, Perl, Shell) and strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with memory interface IP (HBM/DDR/LPDDR) or high-speed interfaces and relevant industry protocols.
- Nice-to-have: Prior experience with physical design teams, SI/PI considerations, or working with external customers on IP integration.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
