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ASIC Digital Design Sr/Staff Engineer - HPC IP

Synopsys
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
$138,000 - $208,000 USD yearly
ASIC Design Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

ASIC Digital Design Sr/Staff Engineer - HPC IP

Role Summary

Lead ASIC digital design and verification for high-performance interface IP used in HPC and connected systems. Work on architecture-to-silicon implementation and collaborate with analog, physical design, and applications engineering to deliver high-performance, power- and area-efficient silicon.

Experience Level

Senior - 8+ years of ASIC digital design and verification experience.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

  • Lead design and verification of complex ASIC blocks and subsystems to meet functional, performance and power targets.
  • Specify microarchitecture and implement RTL for interface IP and related logic.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and verification environments.
  • Use EDA tools and flows to optimize design performance, timing, and power.
  • Collaborate with analog, physical design, applications, and system teams for integration and signoff.
  • Triage and debug functional and performance issues through silicon bring-up and validation.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to team process improvements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

  • Strong hands-on RTL design and verification expertise, including coding, synthesis-aware design, and verification best practices.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools and verification methodologies.
  • Deep knowledge of high-performance interface IP protocols such as PCIe, CXL, DDR memory interfaces, and Ethernet and their ASIC implementations.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills for complex design and integration issues.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical decisions in a team environment.

Education Requirements

Posting specifies BSEE or MSEE (Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering). The role also specifies 8+ years of experience in ASIC digital design and verification.


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: 2026-10-19