Job Title
ASIC Digital Design Sr. Staff Principal Engineer
Role Summary
The ASIC Digital Design Sr. Staff Principal Engineer will lead and drive all aspects of complete IP Design execution, architecting and implementing advanced RTL for high-performance protocols. The role involves collaboration with global teams while mentoring and guiding small design teams.
Experience Level
Senior; 10+ years of relevant industry experience in ASIC digital design.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities include:
- Lead all aspects of complete IP Design execution from start to end.
- Architect and implement RTL for DDR PHY and related IP cores.
- Translate specifications into detailed architecture and design documentation.
- Contribute as an individual designer and lead engineers in RTL coding and analysis.
- Collaborate with global teams for cohesive project execution.
- Mentor teams of RTL designers and provide technical guidance.
- Engage in process improvements to design flows and methodologies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design and verification issues.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, VLSI, or related discipline.
- 10+ years in ASIC digital design with focus on protocols like DDR, PCIe, USB, or HBM.
- Experience leading IP design projects and small teams.
- Expertise in RTL coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and design flows.
- Hands-on experience with control path designs like asynchronous FIFOs.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl or Shell is advantageous.
- Ability to technically lead or mentor teams of engineers.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, VLSI, or a related field.
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.

Date Posted: 2026-03-08