Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Lead verification strategy and execution for ASIC/SoC projects within the Silicon IP business. Work with design teams to define testbench architecture, drive coverage closure, and deliver metric-driven verification results.

Act as a technical expert and mentor, coordinate design reviews, and manage verification deliverables to meet project schedules.

Experience Level

Senior - Principal level. Posting specifies 15+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, implementing, and reporting verification for complex SoC/ASIC projects.

• Develop verification strategies and detailed plans for ASIC/SoC projects
• Define and implement testbench architecture and verification methodologies
• Build testbench infrastructure and verification components
• Create verification item lists, coverage models, and checkers
• Drive coverage closure and perform failure analysis
• Provide metric-driven reports on verification progress
• Break down tasks, schedule work, and manage deliverables
• Lead design review meetings and mentor team members

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Extensive hands-on experience developing test environments using UVM/VMM/OVM
• Proven expertise in constraint-random verification, coverage-driven verification, and failure analysis
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and object-oriented verification methodologies
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog coding and simulation tools
• Solid understanding of SoC/ASIC design flows and backend processes
• Knowledge of one or more interface protocols: DDR, PCIe, AMBA (AXI/CHI), SD, eMMC, Ethernet, USB, MIPI
• Experience working in Unix environments
• Strong written and verbal English communication; ability to work independently and in teams

Nice-to-have:

• Formal verification experience
• Familiarity with C/C++, Perl, Python, and Tcl scripting
• Understanding of firmware or embedded software development
• Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or FMEDA

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE). The posting specifies 15+ years of relevant experience at the principal level.

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.