ASIC Digital Design, Sr Staff Engineer

The role of a Senior Staff ASIC Digital Design Engineer at Synopsys in Hsinchu, Taiwan, presents an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and technically proficient engineer to lead and contribute to the development of advanced DesignWare Processor IP products. Here’s an in-depth look at the job description and requirements, along with why this might be a suitable role for you:

Job Description

As a Senior Staff ASIC Digital Design Engineer, you will:

• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical leader within the DesignWare Processor team, taking ownership of the quality of delivery for various design functions.
• Ownership and Accountability: Be responsible for authorship of plans and specifications, guiding and coaching team members, and tracking the execution of technical work.
• Technical Work: Engage in architecture, micro-architecture, performance analysis, logic design, verification and validation operations, and related engineering processes.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-team or cross-site colleagues on technical matters such as algorithms, methodologies, quality of delivery, SoC prototyping, system bring-up, and other engineering tasks.
• Optimization and Debugging: Investigate, create, implement, analyze, debug, and optimize design functions as needed.

Job Requirements

• Educational Background: A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) from a reputed college is a minimum requirement.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in digital front-end design or verification for IP business.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and ownership experience with a strong track record of quality delivery and team competence escalation.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Comprehensive knowledge in microprocessor architecture, memory architecture, and system architecture.
  • Hands-on experience in architecture, micro-architecture, RTL design, functional and performance modeling, performance profiling, and benchmarking.
  • Experience in simulation verification based on UVM, functional formal methods, functional coverage, regression flows, and debugging activities.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in SystemVerilog, SystemVerilog Assertion, Verilog, C/C++, assembly, Perl, Python, or shell scripts.
• Tools: Familiarity with RTL linters, simulators, synthesizers, functional formal tools, functional coverage tools, and team work tools such as continuous integration, source control management, issue tracking, and ADL-based generation tools like Synopsys ASIP Designer.
• Project Management: Skills in requirement profiling, resource management, schedule planning and tracking, risk and quality assessment, and management.
• Communication Skills:
  • Ability to create, modify, and review documentation such as design or verification work plans, engineering quality processes, test scenarios, and test reports.
  • Proficient in presenting and persuading on engineering works and solutions.
  • Ability to follow disciplines for issue tracking and changes.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Capability to analyze signoff requirements for product releases.
  • Ability to evaluate QoR and verification results for major milestone reviews.
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-motivated team player with leadership qualities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Capable of guiding, coaching, motivating, and influencing team members toward achieving desired results.

Why This Role Might Be Right for You

• Leadership Opportunity: If you have a strong background in digital design and verification and are looking to take on a leadership role, this position offers the chance to lead technical efforts and mentor team members.
• Technical Challenge: The role involves working on cutting-edge processor IP products, providing a stimulating and challenging work environment.
• Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of experts across different sites, enhancing your professional network and experience.
• Innovation: Join a company that is at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to the development of products that drive advancements in various fields.

Company Overview

Synopsys is a global leader in silicon IP and software security, playing a pivotal role in the development of technologies that drive innovations such as AI, 5G, IoT, and self-driving cars. The company emphasizes inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.

If you have a passion for digital design and verification, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this role at Synopsys could be a perfect match for your career aspirations.

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.