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Principal SOC Design Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Overview

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

Job Description

Principal SOC Design Engineer

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.

Our System Solutions Group enables our customers with end-to-end SoC designs in advanced technologies. We deliver tool flows, provide expertise in design methodology creation and implementation, and support RTL-to-GDSII implementation for blocks, sub-systems, and full SoCs. Our customers range from start-ups to industry leaders, commercial and government agencies, developing products for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.

You Are:

You are a seasoned design engineer with a passion for leading teams and driving complex projects to successful completion. With over 12+ years of experience in designing and verifying ASIC/FPGA devices. Your strong technical background is complemented by your ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You possess a detailed understanding of the ASIC design flow, from microarchitecture through RTL development, verification, synthesis, and timing closure. Your expertise in System Verilog RTL coding and review of complex designs, along with your experience with vendor tooling within an ASIC development flow, makes you an invaluable asset to any team. You thrive in dynamic environments, constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to innovate.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading a team of junior and senior design engineers.
  • Applying modern design processes and flows for ASIC designs.
  • Partitioning and architecting designs from requirements, including high-level and microarchitecture.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including verification, DFT, and physical design.
  • Implementing industry-standard design methods for clocking, resets, metastability, and logical design for control/data paths.
  • Developing and reviewing System Verilog RTL code for complex designs.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Driving the successful execution of full turnkey SoC designs from specification to parts.
  • Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, high-performance ASIC and FPGA devices.
  • Enabling our customers to develop cutting-edge products for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.
  • Contributing to the continuous innovation and advancement of our design methodologies and tools.
  • Enhancing the capabilities and expertise of your team through leadership and mentorship.
  • Supporting the strategic goals of Synopsys with your technical expertise and innovative solutions.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • 12+ years of experience designing and verifying ASIC/FPGA devices.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog RTL coding and review.
  • Experience with vendor tooling within an ASIC development flow (Simulators, LINT, CDC/RDC, Synthesis, STA).
  • Ability to understand and implement complex protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, UCIe.

Who You Are:

You are a collaborative and innovative leader with excellent communication skills. Your ability to work independently and tackle significant and unique challenges sets you apart. You possess extensive expertise and use your skills to contribute to organizational objectives. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities enable you to implement solutions that drive department results and support the overall success of Synopsys.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering end-to-end SoC designs in advanced technologies. Our team is dedicated to innovation and excellence, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in chip design and verification. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and a passion for technology.

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.

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Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

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Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

Offer

Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept!

Onboarding

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Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!

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