SOC Verification, Senior Staff 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.

You Are: You are a highly skilled and experienced SOC Verification engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. You have a strong background in processor-based SOC level verification, with hands-on experience in UVM, System Verilog, and C/C++. Your deep understanding of AXI-AMBA protocol variants and proficiency in using verification tools such as VCS and waveform analyzers sets you apart. With a minimum of 8+ years in the SoC/IP/Subsystems verification domain, you thrive in a collaborative environment, leading and mentoring junior engineers while working closely with architects, designers, and pre and post-silicon verification teams. Your excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills enable you to develop innovative solutions independently and consistently meet schedules. Good communication skills and a proactive approach to learning new verification tools and methodologies are essential to your success in this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Understand the design specification, define the verification scope, develop test plans, tests, and the verification infrastructure, and verify the correctness of the design.
• Implement and analyze System Verilog assertions and coverage (code, toggle, functional).
• Collaborate with other members of the verification team to develop and execute verification test cases, providing relevant solutions to issues.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, assisting them in debugging complex problems.
• Work closely with architects, designers, and pre and post-silicon verification teams to accomplish tasks.
• Adhere to quality standards and good test and verification practices.
• Ramp-up on new verification tools and methodologies using Synopsys products to enable customers.
• Develop innovative solutions to problems with little guidance and implement them independently.
• Set task-level goals and consistently meet schedules.
• Work with other Synopsys teams, including BU AEs and Sales, to develop, broaden, and deploy tool and IP solutions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive the successful verification of complex SOC designs, ensuring high quality and performance.
• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the verification process through innovative solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, contributing to the growth and expertise of the verification team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality SOC designs on schedule.
• Improve customer satisfaction by providing robust verification solutions and support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methodologies and practices.
• Enable customers to achieve their most challenging SOC design projects using Synopsys EDA tools and IP.
• Strengthen Synopsys' position as a leader in the semiconductor industry through successful project completions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the verification team.
• Support the development and deployment of new verification tools and methodologies.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in SoC/IP/Subsystems verification domain.
• Good understanding of processor-based SOC level verification, including native, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM mix environment.
• Hands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzer, and third-party VIP integration (such as Synopsys VIPs).
• Proficiency in UVM, C/C++, and System Verilog verification language.
• Strong understanding of AXI-AMBA protocol variants.
• Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Makefile, Perl).
• Strong understanding of design concepts and ASIC flow.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Prior work on ARM core-based subsystem verification is desirable.
• Prior work on USB, PCIe, MIPI protocols is desirable.
• Good communication skills.

Who You Are:

• A proactive and innovative problem-solver.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• A mentor and leader who can guide junior engineers.
• A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills.
• A self-motivated individual who can work independently and meet deadlines.
• A continuous learner who adapts to new tools and methodologies.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: The Systems Solutions Group (SSG) delivers tool, methodology, architecture, design creation, design verification, and physical implementation expertise to enable leading-edge customers to complete their most challenging SOC design projects. Our work spans from sub-blocks to full turnkey end-to-end SOCs. Our customers range from start-ups to industry leaders, commercial companies, and government agencies. Our customers develop SOCs for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.

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.