ASIC Digital Design Verification Principal Engineer

Job Title

ASIC Digital Design Verification Principal Engineer

Role Summary

Principal-level verification engineer responsible for functional verification of Interface IP. Work within a verification team to design and implement verification environments, drive coverage closure, and ensure delivery of production-quality ASIC IP.

Collaborate with design and architecture teams, mentor junior engineers, and improve verification processes and methodologies.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal-level). Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing verification for complex digital IP and improving team verification practices.

• Design and implement verification environments for Interface IP protocols.
• Create detailed test plans, functional coverage metrics, and drive coverage closure.
• Develop testbenches and verification infrastructure using SystemVerilog, UVM, and SVA.
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to identify, debug, and resolve functional issues.
• Perform design and verification reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Mentor and guide junior verification engineers on best practices and methodologies.
• Document design specifications, verification plans, and verification reports.

Requirements

Concise list of must-have technical skills and relevant experience; nice-to-have items when indicated.

• Must-have: Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and SVA; strong understanding of digital design and verification methodologies.
• Must-have: Experience developing testbenches and applying advanced verification techniques; familiarity with functional coverage and coverage closure processes.
• Must-have: Scripting experience for automation (Python or Perl).
• Must-have: Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills; experience mentoring or leading junior engineers.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience with Interface IP verification and advanced commercial verification tools.

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.