Logic Design/Verification Sr Staff Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Logic Design/Verification Sr Staff Engineer
Role Summary
Senior engineering role responsible for digital logic design and verification of ASIC/SoC components. The role leads verification strategy, develops complex test environments, and coordinates with design, DFT and system teams to deliver silicon-quality RTL.
Experience Level
Senior level (Sr. Staff). Typically held by engineers with extensive experience in digital design and verification (commonly 7+ years).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities for this senior engineering position include technical leadership of design/verification activities and delivering robust verification closure.
- Define and execute verification plans for complex digital blocks and subsystems.
- Develop and maintain advanced SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and verification IP.
- Perform RTL design reviews, debug functional issues, and drive root-cause analysis.
- Collaborate with synthesis, timing, DFT and physical implementation teams to ensure design quality.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers; lead cross-functional design and verification reviews.
- Contribute to verification infrastructure, automation, and regression frameworks.
Requirements
Typical technical requirements and desirable skills for a senior logic design/verification engineer. Source did not include an explicit list; items are common expectations for this role.
- Must-have: Extensive experience in digital logic design and verification with SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Must-have: Strong RTL design and debugging skills; familiarity with synthesis and timing closure concepts.
- Must-have: Experience with ASIC flows, simulation tools, and creating automated regression environments; scripting proficiency (Python, Tcl, Perl or similar).
- Must-have: Proven ability to lead verification efforts and work across teams to reach silicon sign-off.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with formal verification, emulation, low-power design techniques, or specific EDA tools for 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.
