ASIC Verification, Staff Engineer

Alternate Job Titles:

- ASIC Verification Engineer - Staff Verification Engineer - Senior ASIC Verification Specialist

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a seasoned verification engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology. With a BSEE in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, or an MSEE with over 4 years, you bring a wealth of knowledge in developing System Verilog based test environments, implementing test plans, and extracting verification metrics. You possess strong HVL coding skills and hands-on experience with industry-standard simulators such as VCS, NC, or MTI, and waveform-based debugging tools. Your familiarity with verification methodologies like VMM, OVM, or UVM is solid, and you have a deep understanding of protocols such as AMBA, SD/eMMC, MIPI-I3C/UFS/Unipro, Ethernet, DDR, PCIe, and USB. Your experience with Scatter Gather DMA and exposure to serial protocols like SPI/I2C/I2S/UART are highly valued. Additionally, you are proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Python, and have knowledge of HDLs like Verilog. Your exposure to VC Formal and IP design and verification processes, including VIP development, is an added advantage. You exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and show high levels of initiative. This role is not open for college fresh grads and requires prior industry experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Specify, design/architect, and implement state-of-the-art verification environments for the Synopsys family of synthesizable cores.
• Perform verification tasks for IP cores, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality.
• Collaborate closely with RTL designers and be part of a global team of expert verification engineers.
• Work on next-generation AMBA protocols and serial protocols for commercial, enterprise, and automotive applications.
• Engage in test planning, test environment coding at both unit and system levels, test case coding and debugging, and FC coding and analysis.
• Manage regression and meet quality metric goals.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensure the reliability and performance of Synopsys IP cores, contributing to the success of our cutting-edge products.
• Drive innovations in verification methodologies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.
• Collaborate with a global team to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
• Support the development of next-generation technologies that will shape the future of various industries.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification practices and standards within the organization.
• Play a key role in the successful delivery of IP cores for commercial, enterprise, and automotive applications.

What You’ll Need:

• BSEE in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience or MSEE with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in developing System Verilog based test environments and implementing test plans.
• Strong HVL coding skills and hands-on experience with industry-standard simulators and waveform-based debugging tools.
• Familiarity with verification methodologies such as VMM, OVM, or UVM.
• Knowledge of protocols such as AMBA, SD/eMMC, MIPI-I3C/UFS/Unipro, Ethernet, DDR, PCIe, and USB.

Who You Are:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of the R&D in Solutions Group at our Bangalore Design Center, India. This dynamic team focuses on IP verification and works on technically challenging IP cores using the latest verification methodologies and flows. You will collaborate with RTL designers and verification engineers across multiple sites, contributing to the development of next-generation technologies.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.