ASIC Verification, Sr Staff Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
ASIC Verification, Sr Staff Engineer
Role Summary
Senior staff engineer responsible for leading digital ASIC verification activities. The role is based in Dublin and sits within the ASIC Digital Design / Hardware Engineering organization.
Primary mission: define verification strategy, develop robust verification environments, drive closure of functional coverage and sign-off, and coordinate with design and validation teams to deliver high-quality silicon.
Experience Level
Senior - typically expected to have 7+ years of ASIC verification or related experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead verification planning and strategy for complex ASIC blocks or full-chip projects.
- Design and implement verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Create and execute directed and constrained-random tests and regression suites.
- Develop coverage plans, track coverage closure, and drive sign-off activities.
- Debug functional failures using simulation, waveform analysis, and log inspection.
- Integrate verification with emulation/FPGA prototyping and silicon validation as needed.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to other verification engineers.
- Collaborate with design, architecture, and firmware teams to resolve issues and improve quality.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred qualifications:
- Must-have: Significant hands-on ASIC verification experience with SystemVerilog and UVM; experience using industry simulators and regressions (e.g., VCS, Questa, or similar).
- Must-have: Strong debugging skills and experience with coverage-driven verification methodologies.
- Must-have: Proficiency with scripting (Python, TCL, Perl or similar) to automate regressions and analysis.
- Must-have: Experience leading verification efforts and collaborating across design teams.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with emulation/FPGA prototyping, formal verification, assertion-based verification (SVA), or familiarity with on-chip protocols (AXI, PCIe, etc.).
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.
