Hardware Release Engineering, Senior Engineer

Job Title

Hardware Release Engineering, Senior Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for coordinating and delivering Mixed-Signal IP releases on schedule by working with distributed engineering teams to package, verify, and publish complete releases.

The role operates within a hardware release engineering team supporting ASIC/SOC workflows, focusing on release integrity, QA debugging, and cross-team communication to meet customer timelines.

Experience Level

Senior. Title indicates a senior-level role; no explicit years-of-experience specified.

Responsibilities

You will manage release activities and verify deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality IP deliveries.

• Coordinate customer delivery of multiple Mixed-Signal IP projects; package and publish releases per schedule.
• Monitor release queues, identify delays or blockers, and escalate when necessary.
• Debug QA issues with engineering teams to determine root causes and implement fixes.
• Verify release integrity and completeness using standard Linux-based tools and procedures.
• Collect release artifacts and clarify technical requirements with global engineering teams.
• Track and report release status and resource needs to provide visibility for leadership.

Requirements

Core skills and environment expectations. Degree requirements are listed separately under Education Requirements.

• Must-have: Familiarity with SOC, ASIC, or semiconductor development environments and IP release workflows.
• Must-have: Proficiency working in Linux (navigating files, using tools, following procedures).
• Must-have: Effective written and verbal English (B2 level or higher) for global team communication and documentation.
• Must-have: Ability to investigate QA failures and packaging inconsistencies and to prioritize multiple concurrent releases.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with scripting (UNIX shell, TCL, Perl, Python) to automate checks and packaging tasks.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience coordinating across distributed teams and time zones.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science is stated; equivalent practical experience is accepted. (The posting specifies "Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent experience.")

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.