Digital Design Engineer Apprenticeship
SynopsysJob Title
Digital Design Engineer Apprenticeship
Role Summary
12-month, in-office apprenticeship in Noida focused on functional verification of digital SerDes PHY blocks. The role involves developing and executing UVM-based testbenches, debugging RTL behavior, and contributing to coverage-driven verification alongside design engineers.
Opportunity to gain hands-on verification experience with industry-standard flows and protocols.
Experience Level
Entry-level apprenticeship targeted at fresh graduates (class of 2025 or 2026).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include designing, running, and improving verification environments and tests.
- Develop and maintain UVM-based testbenches for functional verification of digital SerDes PHY blocks.
- Create and execute test cases, sequences, checkers, and assertions to verify RTL functionality and protocol compliance for serial links.
- Analyze simulation results, investigate test failures, and debug RTL/testbench interactions.
- Collaborate with design engineers to identify and resolve functional issues.
- Develop functional coverage models and track verification metrics to drive coverage closure.
- Document test environments, results, and verification status for the team.
Requirements
Technical must-haves and desirable skills. Education and enrollment criteria are listed under Education Requirements.
- Strong fundamentals in digital electronics.
- Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog with practical RTL and testbench experience.
- Experience or exposure to verification methodologies (UVM, OVM, VMM) is a plus.
- Familiarity with protocol concepts (PCIe knowledge is a plus).
- Ability to analyze simulation logs, debug failures, and communicate issues to engineers.
- Available to work full-time in-office in Noida and commit to a 12-month apprenticeship starting Nov/Dec 2026.
Education Requirements
Mandatory: Completed Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Targeted at fresh graduates from the class of 2025 or 2026. Applicants must not be currently enrolled in or have completed M.Tech or postgraduate diploma programs. Applicants should not be employed in full-time positions (limited internship experience is acceptable).
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.
