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Senior Staff ASIC Design/Verification Engineer

Synopsys
September 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
ASIC Design Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior Staff ASIC Design/Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Senior technical role on the ASIC Digital Design team in Tokyo. The role focuses on architecture, RTL design and verification for complex ASIC projects and providing technical leadership to drive delivery of silicon.

Experience Level

Senior-level role (Sr Staff). Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities expected for this senior ASIC engineering role include:

  • Architect, design, and review digital ASIC/SoC RTL.
  • Develop and execute verification plans, create testbenches, and lead functional verification using SystemVerilog/UVM or equivalent methodologies.
  • Lead RTL-to-silicon debug and drive resolution of design and verification issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (physical design, firmware, validation) to meet project milestones.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers; set technical direction and best practices for the team.

Requirements

Typical must-have skills and experience for this senior staff position (source did not list explicit requirements):

  • Extensive hands-on experience in digital ASIC design and verification.
  • Proficiency with RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and verification methodologies.
  • Experience with verification environments, testbench development, and silicon bring-up.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and cross-team communication skills; proven technical leadership.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation for verification flows (e.g., Python, Tcl) is expected.

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.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-15