Senior Staff ASIC Digital Design Engineer, HPC IP
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Staff ASIC Digital Design Engineer, HPC IP
Role Summary
Lead the design and verification of high-performance ASIC interface IP for HPC and data-center systems. Work on RTL implementation, verification, and performance/power optimization while partnering with analog, physical design, and applications engineering to deliver production-ready silicon.
Experience Level
Senior - the posting specifies 10+ years of ASIC digital design and verification experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include technical ownership of designs, verification, and cross-team integration.
- Lead RTL design and verification of complex ASIC blocks and systems to meet specifications and performance goals.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and verification strategies.
- Collaborate with analog design, physical design, and applications engineering to ensure seamless integration.
- Use industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies to optimize performance, area, and power.
- Analyze and resolve complex design and integration issues.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers; conduct design and verification reviews.
- Contribute to product quality and release readiness through documentation and verification evidence.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Hands-on RTL design and verification expertise.
- Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools and verification methodologies.
- Deep understanding of high-performance interface IP protocols such as PCI Express (PCIe), Compute Express Link (CXL), DDR memory interfaces, and Ethernet.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex ASIC challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Experience optimizing design performance and power.
Education Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or MSEE) as stated in the posting. The role specifies 10+ years of ASIC digital design and verification experience. The posting did not provide alternative degree fields or explicit "equivalent experience" language.
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.
