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: An experienced and driven engineer with a passion for innovation and SoC design. You possess a strong understanding of processor-based SoC level verification, including native Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM mixed environments. You have hands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzer, and third-party VIP integration, particularly Synopsys VIPs. Your problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and debugging abilities are top-notch. You are a collaborative team player who can work alongside architects, designers, and pre- and post-silicon verification teams. Your communication skills are excellent, and you thrive in an environment that requires innovative solutions and independent implementation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Understanding design specifications, defining verification scopes, developing test plans, tests, and verification infrastructure.
• Implementing and analyzing System Verilog assertions and coverage (code, toggle, functional).
• Collaborating with verification team members to develop and execute verification test cases and provide relevant solutions to issues.
• Working closely with architects, designers, and pre- and post-silicon verification teams to accomplish tasks.
• Adhering to quality standards and best practices in test and verification.
• Ramp-up on new verification tools and methodologies using Synopsys products to enable customers.
• Developing innovative solutions to problems with little guidance and implementing them independently.
• Setting task-level goals and consistently meeting schedules.
• Collaborating with other Synopsys teams, including BU AEs and Sales, to develop, broaden, and deploy Tool and IP solutions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensuring the accuracy and functionality of advanced SoC designs.
• Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of verification processes.
• Contributing to the successful completion of challenging SoC design projects for leading-edge customers.
• Enabling customers to leverage Synopsys EDA tools and IP effectively.
• Supporting the development of high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense SoCs.
• Driving continuous improvement in verification methodologies and practices.
• Providing critical insights and solutions that influence design and verification strategies.
• Helping to maintain Synopsys' position as a leader in chip design and verification.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in SoC/IP/Subsystems verification domain.
• Proficiency in processor-based SoC level verification including native Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM mixed environments.
• Hands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzer, and third-party VIP integration (e.g., Synopsys VIPs).
• Proficiency in UVM, C/C++, System Verilog verification language.
• Strong understanding of AXI-AMBA protocol variants.
• Ability to work with scripting languages (Shell, Makefile, Perl).
• Solid understanding of design concepts and ASIC flow.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Prior experience with ARM core-based Subsystem verification is desirable.
• Prior experience with USB, PCIe, MIPI Protocols is desirable.
• Strong communication skills.

Who You Are:

• A proactive and innovative problem solver.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• An effective communicator with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills.
• A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• A continuous learner who keeps abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.

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.