ASIC Digital IP Design/Verification, Director

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13522 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 16/12/2025

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 visionary and accomplished engineering leader with deep expertise in ASIC digital design and verification. You have a proven track record of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing technical teams across multiple sites and geographies. As a strategic thinker, you excel at balancing hands-on technical involvement with executive-level decision-making, ensuring both project success and team development. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and are eager to drive innovation in the design and verification of industry-leading IP Cores for cutting-edge connectivity protocols.

You are passionate about quality, process improvement, and delivering on commitments. You possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to interact confidently with customers, executive leadership, and your teams. You are skilled at navigating complex challenges, resolving conflicts, and maintaining composure under pressure. Above all, you are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing a large, multi-site engineering team responsible for the design and verification of advanced IP Cores for connectivity protocols.
• Setting strategic direction for project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Establishing and optimizing technical processes, quality standards, and best practices for ASIC design and verification.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
• Driving technical innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging tools, methodologies, and AI-based automation solutions.
• Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, and upper management to communicate project status, resolve issues, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Overseeing hiring, team expansion, and resource allocation to support business growth and project scalability.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Shape the strategic direction and technical excellence of Synopsys’ IP design and verification teams.
• Deliver high-quality, high-performance IP Cores that power next-generation devices in automotive, mobile, and data center markets.
• Enhance team productivity and innovation through effective leadership, mentoring, and process improvement.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring timely, reliable project delivery and proactive communication.
• Advance Synopsys’ reputation as a technology leader in the global semiconductor industry.
• Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, enabling your team to thrive and grow.

What You’ll Need:

• BSEE with 18+ years or MSEE with 16+ years of experience in VLSI design and verification, with at least 10 years as an individual contributor before management.
• Extensive knowledge of ASIC design methodologies, verification strategies, and protocols such as PCIe, MIPI-UFS, Unipro, SD-MMC, Ethernet, USB, and AMBA.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog/System Verilog coding, simulation tools, synthesis flow, static timing analysis, and formal checking.
• Proficiency in UVM/VMM/OVM/eRM-based verification methodologies, test bench creation, constrained random verification, and coverage management.
• Experience with Perforce or similar revision control systems, and exposure to quality processes for IP design and verification.
• Strong project management skills, including experience in team setup, scaling to 50+ engineers, and multi-site coordination.

Who You Are:

• Inspirational leader with a collaborative, inclusive approach and a passion for mentoring and team development.
• Exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal skills, adept at interfacing with all organizational levels.
• Analytical problem-solver with a strategic mindset and a commitment to delivering results under pressure.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, decision-making, and navigating complex project landscapes.
• Open to learning, embracing innovation, and driving continuous improvement.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a world-class engineering group at Synopsys, focused on developing industry-leading IP Cores and SoC solutions for global customers. The team is diverse, highly skilled, and passionate about advancing the state of the art in chip design and verification. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work alongside experts in VLSI, verification, and system integration, all dedicated to redefining what’s possible in silicon innovation.

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.