ASIC Digital Design Senior Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Digital Design Senior Engineer
Role Summary
Work on formal and digital verification of ASIC designs as part of a Synopsys engineering team focused on formal verification methodology and IP/EDA quality. The role emphasizes writing assertions, validating designs to catch corner-case bugs before tapeout, and automating verification flows.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early-career - 0 to 2 years of experience (internships, projects, and coursework count). Fresh master’s graduates (2026) are expected candidates.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Learn and apply formal verification methodology on live projects under guidance from experienced engineers.
- Develop and execute validation plans and verification tasks for design blocks.
- Write and refine SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) to capture design intent and find edge-case failures.
- Debug RTL logic issues and perform root-cause analysis for functional failures.
- Script and automate verification flows using Python, Perl, or Tcl in Unix/Linux environments.
- Contribute insights to improve verification tools, flows, and overall IP quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate verification closure before tapeout.
Requirements
Must-have skills and practical experience:
- 0–2 years of relevant digital design or verification experience (including internships, projects, coursework).
- Hands-on experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- Solid understanding of computer architecture and digital design fundamentals (state machines, pipelining, timing).
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, Perl, or Tcl; comfortable in Unix/Linux.
- Familiarity with formal verification tools, assertion languages, or model checking is a strong plus.
- Strong debugging, attention to detail, and clear communication skills when reporting findings.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline is specified; 2026 fresh Master's graduates are expected. Relevant coursework or project work in VLSI, digital design, or verification is required.
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.
