Senior Principal ASIC Digital Design Engineer - HPC IP
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Principal ASIC Digital Design Engineer - HPC IP
Role Summary
Senior individual contributor leading design and verification of high-performance ASIC digital blocks and IP for HPC and interface protocols. Works within an ASIC Digital Design team and collaborates with analog, physical design, and applications engineering to deliver production-quality silicon.
Experience Level
Senior — requires extensive experience; posting specifies 10+ years in ASIC digital design and verification.
Responsibilities
Technical leadership and hands-on delivery across design, verification, and integration.
- Lead RTL design and verification of complex ASIC blocks and systems to meet performance, power, and functional requirements.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and verification strategies.
- Optimize designs using industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies for performance and power efficiency.
- Collaborate with analog, physical design, and applications engineers to ensure seamless integration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and integration issues across the implementation flow.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers; promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Key technical and professional requirements for successful performance in the role.
- 10+ years of hands-on ASIC digital design and verification experience.
- Strong RTL design expertise and proven implementation experience.
- Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools and verification methodologies.
- Deep understanding of high-performance interface IP protocols such as PCIe, CXL, DDR memory interfaces, and Ethernet and their ASIC implementations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to address complex, unique design challenges.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE). The posting explicitly lists BSEE/MSEE as the expected academic credential.
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.
