Senior Staff Digital Design Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Staff Digital Design Engineer
Role Summary
Senior individual contributor on the R&D Solutions Group at the Bengaluru Design Center responsible for architecting and delivering RTL for high-performance DDR PHY and related IP cores. The role combines hands-on RTL implementation, design ownership across the full IP lifecycle, and technical leadership of small design teams in a multi-site environment.
Experience Level
Senior - 10+ years of ASIC digital design experience (source specifies 10+ years).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include end-to-end IP design execution, architecture, RTL implementation, and mentoring.
- Lead full IP design lifecycle from architecture through delivery for DDR PHY and related IP.
- Architect and implement state-of-the-art RTL for medium- to high-complexity features.
- Translate specifications into architecture, micro-architecture and design documentation.
- Perform RTL coding, lint/CDC analysis, synthesis, static timing analysis, and debug.
- Develop and support test plans and collaborate with verification teams to resolve issues.
- Lead and mentor small teams of RTL designers; coordinate work across global sites.
- Propose and implement process and flow improvements for design efficiency and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and verification problems to ensure robust deliverables.
Requirements
Key technical and leadership requirements. Education items are listed separately under Education Requirements.
Must-have:
- Extensive experience with RTL design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Proven experience with design flows: lint, CDC analysis, synthesis, static timing analysis; experience with formal verification is expected.
- Deep experience designing high-performance interface/protocol IP (examples: DDR, PCIe, USB, HBM).
- Experience architecting control-path designs (asynchronous FIFOs, DMA, SPRAM/DPRAM interfaces).
- Demonstrated ability to technically lead projects and mentor engineers.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with scripting (Perl, Shell) to support flows and automation.
- Prior responsibility for full IP delivery and cross-site coordination on complex projects.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, VLSI, or a related discipline (as stated in the source).
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.
