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.