Principal Solutions Engineer - HAV and SimXL

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16589 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/31/2026

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 an accomplished engineering leader with more than a decade of hands-on experience in SoC verification, emulation, and system-level validation. You thrive at the intersection of advanced hardware-assisted verification (HAV) and simulation acceleration (SimXL), bringing a deep understanding of complex SoC architectures, memory subsystems, and high-speed interconnects. Your expertise extends to emulation platforms, accelerated simulation environments, and hybrid verification flows, where you’ve consistently delivered scalable, reusable solutions for industry-leading designs.

You are passionate about driving innovation, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and GenAI to enhance verification methodologies and productivity. You excel in translating customer challenges into robust solution architectures and are comfortable leading engagements with strategic accounts, acting as a trusted technical authority in escalations and adoption. Your leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, mentoring senior engineers and influencing cross-functional teams to align on best practices and strategic roadmaps.

You are energized by fast-paced, matrixed environments and adept at bridging gaps between RTL simulation, emulation, and software bring-up. Your communication skills enable you to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences, fostering clarity and ownership. You are forward-thinking, staying ahead of evolving SoC complexities and translating them into innovative, scalable verification strategies that impact not only your immediate team but the broader organization and customer base.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architecting and leading Hardware-Assisted Verification and Simulation Acceleration solutions for large-scale SoCs and multi-die systems.  
• Driving end-to-end SimXL deployments, including use-case definition, performance optimization, and methodology standardization.
• Defining and owning system-level verification and acceleration strategies spanning simulation, emulation, and prototyping.
• Bridging gaps between RTL simulation, emulation, and software bring-up to enable early and scalable system validation.
• Leading complex customer engagements involving HAV platforms, simulation acceleration, and hybrid verification flows.
• Translating customer verification challenges into scalable, reusable solution architectures and acting as a technical authority in escalations.
• Driving innovation in HAV and SimXL methodologies, including automation, reuse, and productivity frameworks leveraging AI/GenAI-assisted approaches.
• Collaborating with R&D, Product Management, and Applications teams to influence product roadmaps and feature requirements.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customer verification cycles, enabling earlier software and system bring-up for complex SoC designs.  
• Define and scale best-in-class HAV and SimXL solutions across strategic accounts, enhancing customer outcomes.  
• Drive measurable improvements in performance, capacity, and debug productivity for verification workflows.  
• Shape the future of AI-assisted verification and solution deployment within Synopsys and across the industry.  
• Act as a key technical leader in advancing the organization’s verification acceleration strategy.  
• Mentor and empower senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.  
• Influence product direction and solution roadmaps through deep technical insights and customer engagement.

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in SoC verification, emulation, or system-level validation.  
• Deep hands-on expertise in Hardware-Assisted Verification, simulation acceleration, and hybrid verification flows.  
• Strong experience with emulation platforms and accelerated simulation environments.  
• Solid understanding of SoC architectures, interconnects, memory subsystems, and software bring-up challenges.  
• Proven ability to design and deploy scalable verification solutions for complex designs.  
• Experience with system-level testbenches, transactors, and acceleration frameworks.  
• Exposure to GenAI or AI-assisted techniques applied to verification, debug, or solution automation.  
• Background in high-speed interfaces, memory subsystems, or multi-die architectures.  
• Track record of creating reusable assets, methodologies, or automation frameworks.  
• Experience influencing product direction or defining solution roadmaps.

Who You Are:

• Innovative thinker with a passion for driving technological advancement and automation.  
• Collaborative leader who mentors and inspires teams across geographies.  
• Strong communicator adept at translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.  
• Customer-focused problem solver with a commitment to delivering impactful solutions.  
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, matrixed environments.  
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in identifying and addressing challenges.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic, cross-functional team dedicated to advancing verification acceleration solutions for Synopsys’ strategic customers. The team comprises experts in HAV, simulation acceleration, R&D, product management, and applications engineering, all working collaboratively to define and deploy innovative methodologies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping future roadmaps, influencing key product features, and scaling impact across geographically distributed teams.

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.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.