ASIC Digital Design Sr. Staff Engineer (Processor RTL Design)
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Digital Design Sr. Staff Engineer (Processor RTL Design)
Role Summary
The ASIC Digital Design Sr. Staff Engineer will architect and design embedded RISC microprocessor IP, focusing on both architectural and RTL levels. This role involves optimizing designs while collaborating with global teams to enhance next-generation processor technology.
Experience Level
Senior level with over 9 years of experience in ASIC digital design.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Architecting and designing microprocessor IP at architectural and RTL levels.
- Writing high-level architecture and micro-architecture specifications.
- Optimizing designs for performance, speed, area, and power.
- Developing Verilog testbenches to ensure functionality.
- Debugging design issues and collaborating with verification teams.
- Maintaining existing products and managing project plans.
- Collaborating with multi-site teams across different time zones.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
- 9+ years of digital design experience in ASIC environments using Verilog.
- Strong background in RISC architectures and microprocessor IP design.
- Proficiency in assembly and C/C++ programming.
- Experience in writing architectural and micro-architectural specifications.
- Expertise in optimizing designs for performance, speed, area, and power.
- Familiarity with multi-core architectures and DSP skills are advantageous.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.
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.
