ASIC Verification, Principal Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Verification, Principal Engineer
Role Summary
Lead verification strategy and execution for complex digital ASIC projects. Work within the verification team and with design, firmware, and validation groups to deliver verified RTL and tapeout-ready blocks.
Role emphasizes technical leadership, driving verification plans, resolving high-risk issues, and mentoring engineers to meet project milestones.
Experience Level
Senior-level (Principal). The posting does not state explicit years of experience.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include:
- Define and drive verification strategy, plans, and schedules for assigned blocks.
- Develop and maintain advanced verification environments (SystemVerilog/UVM) and testbenches.
- Implement directed and constrained-random tests, functional coverage, and metrics-driven closure.
- Lead debug and root-cause analysis for issues found in simulation, verification, and silicon bring-up.
- Collaborate with RTL designers, architects, and tools teams to close verification gaps.
- Mentor and review the work of other verification engineers; enforce best practices.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred qualifications summarized:
- Must-have: substantial experience in ASIC/digital verification and technical leadership (exact years not specified).
- Must-have: experience with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification methodologies.
- Must-have: experience with simulation and verification tools, constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven closure.
- Must-have: strong debug skills and familiarity with RTL design and synthesis issues.
- Nice-to-have: scripting with Python, Tcl, or Perl; experience with formal verification, emulation, or FPGA prototyping.
- Nice-to-have: experience in complex SoC projects and cross-team coordination.
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.
