ASIC Verification Principal Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Verification Principal Engineer
Role Summary
Lead verification activities for Interface IP, with a primary focus on DDR controller digital core products. You will design verification environments, drive coverage closure, and collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure correct, high-quality ASIC deliveries.
This role includes technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities within the verification team.
Experience Level
Senior (Principal). Years of experience not specified in the posting.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities include:
- Design and implement verification environments for Interface IP protocols.
- Create and execute detailed test plans for complex ASIC designs.
- Develop and maintain verification IP and testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Perform functional coverage analysis and drive coverage closure.
- Collaborate with design and architecture teams to identify, debug, and fix issues.
- Mentor and guide junior verification engineers on best practices and methodologies.
Requirements
Must-have skills and qualifications:
- Extensive ASIC digital verification experience focused on Interface IP (examples: DDR, PCIe, CXL, Ethernet).
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification methodologies.
- Experience with commercial simulation tools such as VCS or ModelSim.
- Strong understanding of digital design and verification concepts; ability to perform functional coverage analysis.
- Proven mentoring and leadership experience within verification teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience working on DDR controller architecture or product-level verification.
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.
