ASIC Digital Design & Verification Senior Staff
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Digital Design & Verification Senior Staff
Role Summary
Lead RTL design and verification for HBM controller IP used in SoC products. Work with global cross-functional teams to define micro-architectures, set verification strategy, and deliver production-quality IP.
The role includes architecture decisions, building SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, driving coverage-driven verification, and mentoring junior engineers.
Experience Level
Senior-level. See Education Requirements for specified years-of-experience guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include RTL design, verification leadership, and reporting.
- Design and implement RTL-based HBM controller IP from functional specifications.
- Translate specs into detailed micro-architecture and make architectural decisions.
- Develop verification strategies, testbench architectures (SystemVerilog/UVM), coverage metrics, and checkers.
- Create and maintain verification plans, item lists, and measurable verification metrics.
- Lead design reviews and coordinate with global engineering teams.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
- Document progress and produce verification reports to track milestones and quality.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience (degree and years guidance are listed under Education Requirements).
- Hands-on RTL design and micro-architecture development from functional specifications.
- Proficiency in verification methodologies (UVM/VMM/OVM) and SystemVerilog.
- Experience with SoC/ASIC design flows, verification planning, and coverage-driven verification.
- Familiarity with simulation tools and Unix operating environments.
- Scripting experience (Perl, Python, Tcl).
- Protocol knowledge: DDR, PCIe, AMBA (AXI/CHI), SD/eMMC, Ethernet, USB, MIPI.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to document and present technical concepts.
Nice-to-have:
- Formal verification experience.
- Firmware/embedded software and C/C++ experience.
- Functional safety experience (ISO 26262, FMEDA).
Education Requirements
BSEE with approximately 9+ years of relevant industry experience, or MSEE with approximately 7+ years of relevant industry experience (as stated in the posting).
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.
