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Senior RTL Design Lead

Synopsys
April 01, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior RTL Design Lead

Role Summary

The Senior RTL Design Lead at Synopsys will manage the lifecycle of complex ASIC digital subsystems from requirements to silicon. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build high-performance digital IP subsystems, ensuring technical excellence and quality.

Experience Level

Senior; minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in RTL design and subsystem architecture for complex ASIC/SoC projects.

Responsibilities

The Senior RTL Design Lead will be responsible for:

  • Leading the lifecycle of subsystems from requirements gathering to final release.
  • Crafting subsystem architectures and developing functional specifications.
  • Defining micro-architectures and ensuring compliance with RTL best practices.
  • Ensuring bug-free first silicon delivery through quality checks.
  • Collaborating with verification, DFT, and physical implementation teams.
  • Integrating standard protocols like PCIe, DDR, UFS, USB, and AMBA.
  • Applying low power design methodologies and fulfilling DFT requirements.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and participating in technical reviews.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • 8+ years in RTL design and complex ASIC/SoC projects.
  • Proficiency in PCIe, DDR, UFS, USB, and AMBA protocols.
  • Expertise in low power design methodologies and DFT architecture.
  • Strong RTL coding skills (Verilog/SystemVerilog), linting, and verification tools.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Solid understanding of ASIC design flow including synthesis and timing analysis.

Education Requirements

Information 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-04-01