ASIC Digital IP Design/Verification, Director

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Engineering

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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

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13522 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 26/11/2025

Who 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.

Main Responsibilities:

Senior VLSI front end leader should lead a large team of IP design/verification activities. This challenging senior role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a multi-site environment, focusing on developing IP Cores for connectivity protocols in the Design and Verification domains.Responsibilities extend to hiring, planning, and ensuring quality and schedule compliance. In addition to interacting with customers, the ideal candidate must be well-versed in ASIC design methodologies, verification strategies, and must possess the ability to interact with upper management confidently. This is an opportunity to thrive in a project and team-oriented global environment.

Desired background/qualifications:

The candidate must have BSEE in EE with 18+ years of relevant experience or MSEE with 16+ years in the following areas:

Strong management background, including at least 10 years as an individual contributor in VSLI designs followed by people and project management responsibilities, with proven skills in leading large teams, setting up technical processes, customer interactions, project planning and tracking, managing deliveries, and working with remote teams.
The ability to mentor and train junior engineers and possess outstanding problem-solving skills.Set up teams and increase them to sizes of 50+.
Familiarity with protocols such as PCIe, MIPI-UFS, Unipro, SD-MMC, Ethernet, USB, and AMBA
Prior experience in design/verification includes working on IP Cores or SoC Designs for devices like Set Top Boxes, Mobile Handsets, and Smart Devices, Servers, Automotive as well as knowledge of protocols such as MIPI-UFS/Unipro/SD-MMC/Ethernet/USB/AMBA.

Design:

Prior hands-on experience in creating complex designs, particularly control path-oriented designs like asynchronous FIFO, DMA architectures, SPRAM/DPRAM interface design, and more.
Proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog coding and Simulation tools is essential, along with knowledge of synthesis flow, static timing flows, formal checking, and experience with Perforce or a similar revision control environment. Exposure to quality processes in the context of IP design and verification is considered an added advantage.

Experience in Verification needed:

UVM/VMM/OVM/eRM-based verification methodologies
Proficiency in creating test benches for complex designs, utilizing constrained random verification methods, test planning, and coverage management
Hands-on experience with Verilog/System Verilog coding and simulation tools
Familiarity with optimizing simulation runs, utilizing AI-based tools for failure categorization, and exposure to revision control environments like Perforce
Exposure to quality processes for IP design and verification is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, be adept at conflict resolution, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

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.

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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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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
Time Away

In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
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Compensation

Competitive salaries.

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