Interface IP Verification Engineer — Pre-Silicon
SynopsysJob Title
Interface IP Verification Engineer — Pre-Silicon
Role Summary
Responsible for pre-silicon verification of next-generation Interface IP including PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet used in AI, cloud, networking, and HPC systems. Work with architects, RTL designers, firmware, and system teams to deliver production-quality IP.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting specifies 5+ years of industry verification experience.
Responsibilities
Design and execute verification strategies and environments from spec review through coverage closure and product release.
- Own verification for PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet IP products.
- Architect and develop scalable UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments and reusable verification IP.
- Drive coverage-driven, constrained-random verification and closure activities.
- Collaborate with architecture, RTL, firmware, and system teams to identify and resolve issues early.
- Debug RTL, simulation, and protocol compliance issues; improve automation and verification efficiency.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to verification best practices and methodology improvements.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Proven protocol expertise in one or more: PCIe, CXL, DDR, or Ethernet.
- Strong SystemVerilog and UVM experience building verification environments and VIP (degree requirement is listed under Education Requirements).
- Experience with constrained-random, coverage-driven methodologies and coverage closure.
- Strong debugging skills across RTL, simulation, and protocol issues.
- Familiarity with industry-standard simulators such as VCS, ModelSim, or similar tools.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives independently and collaborate across global teams.
Nice-to-have: prior experience with IP verification for high-performance computing or cloud customers; experience improving testbench reuse and verification automation.
Education Requirements
BSEE or MSEE. The posting specifies BSEE/MSEE with 5+ years of direct industry experience verifying complex ASIC or SoC designs using SystemVerilog and UVM.
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.
