Security Digital Design Engineer, Staff
SynopsysJob Title
Security Digital Design Engineer, Staff
Role Summary
Design and verify synthesizable RTL for Security IP cores as part of Synopsys' Security IP team in Porto. Work with hardware and software security engineers to translate security requirements into performant, verifiable silicon IP used in automotive, AI, and high-performance computing markets.
Experience Level
Senior (Staff). The posting specifies 3+ years of relevant RTL/IP design and verification experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design and implement synthesizable RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog for security IP cores.
- Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM test environments that cover corner cases and attack scenarios.
- Verify IP using UVM testbenches and formal verification tools.
- Collaborate with hardware and software security engineers to evaluate functional correctness, performance, and threat models.
- Produce detailed design specifications, verification plans, and integration documentation.
- Participate in cross-time-zone design reviews, debugging sessions, and milestone deliveries.
Requirements
Key must-have skills and desirable qualifications.
- Must-have: 3+ years of RTL design experience for hardware IP; hands-on experience writing synthesizable SystemVerilog.
- Must-have: ASIC verification experience with SystemVerilog and UVM; familiarity with Verilog.
- Must-have: Strong understanding of IC design flows and demonstrated debugging/problem-solving ability.
- Must-have: Ability to create detailed specifications for test environments.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with hardware security concepts or cryptographic IP.
- Nice-to-have: Experience working in international teams and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education Requirements
Master's (MSc) or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required (as stated in the posting).
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.
