Senior Validation/Verification Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Validation/Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Develop and debug bare-metal firmware for mixed-signal and high-speed SerDes IP, drive firmware from specification through silicon bring-up and functional validation, and collaborate with digital and mixed-signal teams to integrate firmware into customer SoCs.
Work within a multidisciplinary SerDes and mixed-signal design and verification team to deliver validated firmware, support customers, and mentor junior engineers.
Experience Level
Senior — minimum 5 years of relevant experience in bare-metal firmware development and silicon testing.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include firmware development, system integration, verification, and customer support for SerDes and mixed-signal products.
- Design, develop, and debug bare-metal firmware for mixed-signal and high-speed SerDes products.
- Define firmware requirements and system integration strategies with digital and mixed-signal design teams.
- Lead structured firmware development, verification, and documentation efforts.
- Drive projects from specification through prototype silicon bring-up and functional validation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve firmware-related issues for internal and external customers.
- Evaluate and adopt methodologies, tools, and standards to improve firmware quality and efficiency.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
Requirements
Key skills and experience required and desirable for the role.
Must-have:
- Proven experience in bare-metal firmware development and silicon testing.
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, including RTL-level concepts and methodologies.
- Experience with structured firmware development, verification, and documentation processes.
- Proven ability to drive projects to silicon bring-up and validation.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer interaction.
Nice-to-have:
- Basic knowledge of SerDes standards and protocols.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Shell or Python.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical efforts.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or MSEE) is 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.
