Senior Manager, ASIC Verification — Interface IP (PCIe/CXL)
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Manager, ASIC Verification — Interface IP (PCIe/CXL)
Role Summary
Lead the alignment between Verification IP (VIP) and Design IP teams for PCIe and CXL interface IP. Define VIP requirements from real design use cases, track specification changes, and improve VIP integration and verification workflows.
Work across geographies and functions to standardize testplan rigor, raise coverage discipline, and deliver measurable improvements in verification effectiveness.
Experience Level
Senior-level — typically 15+ years of experience in digital verification, with extensive PCI Express or high-speed serial protocol background.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Align VIP capabilities with Design IP verification needs for both controller and PHY.
- Drive requirements definition for VIP based on real Design IP verification scenarios.
- Track PCIe specification updates, ECNs, and errata and translate changes into actionable requirements.
- Review and critique testplans to improve coverage, traceability, and rigor.
- Report VIP deployment metrics and lead continuous improvements in VIP integration and verification flows.
- Work hands-on with UVM-based verification environments to validate VIP usage and model best practices.
Requirements
Core qualifications and skills required:
Must-have:
- 15+ years of hands-on digital verification experience, including significant work on PCI Express or high-speed serial protocols.
- Deep subject-matter expertise in PCIe Link Layer and PHY Layer, including specification details and errata.
- Proven experience in IP product development—either building VIP or deploying it to verify complex Design IP.
- Strong UVM knowledge and experience in UVM-based verification environments.
- Demonstrated track record of driving results in cross-functional, matrixed organizations across geographies.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with CXL or other coherent interconnect protocols.
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.
