ASIC Digital Design, Sr Engineer - 16245
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 16245 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/18/2026
You Are:
You are a passionate, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges. With a strong theoretical and practical background in high-speed data recovery circuits, you are eager to contribute your expertise to cutting-edge mixed-signal designs. You have a proven track record in digital design and verification, and you are comfortable working across ASIC, FPGA, and firmware domains. Your experience enables you to interpret and review digital and analog specifications, create robust analog models, and write modular, constrained-random testbenches in Verilog and SystemVerilog. You are adept at performing functional, assertion, and code coverage, and you have a keen eye for failure analysis and testplan management. Your organizational skills ensure that projects move forward efficiently, and your communication abilities allow you to interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams and customer support groups. You value diversity, inclusivity, and continuous learning, seeking out opportunities to grow and mentor others. As someone who is motivated by innovation, you are excited to work with an expert team and help deliver high-end mixed-signal designs that power the next generation of smart technology. Whether collaborating on specifications, running gate-level simulations, or supporting customers, you bring integrity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence to everything you do.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and verifying ASIC, FPGA, and firmware for high-speed mixed-signal circuits.
- Reviewing digital and analog specifications to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Creating analog models based on schematics and functional requirements.
- Developing modular, constrained-random testbenches in Verilog and SystemVerilog for robust verification.
- Performing functional, assertion, and code coverage, analyzing results to identify areas for improvement.
- Developing, managing, and tracking comprehensive testplans to ensure thorough verification.
- Reviewing and analyzing failure cases to drive corrective actions and enhance product reliability.
- Running gate-level simulations to validate design integrity and performance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional design groups and customer support teams to resolve technical challenges.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Advancing the development of high-performance mixed-signal designs that enable next-generation applications.
- Ensuring functional and performance integrity of silicon IP products through rigorous verification.
- Accelerating time-to-market for differentiated products by reducing risk and increasing design confidence.
- Contributing to the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP, supporting innovation in AI, IoT, 5G, and more.
- Enhancing reliability and quality of products that power smart devices and autonomous systems.
- Supporting Synopsys’ reputation as a leader in chip design and software security by delivering excellence.
What You’ll Need:
- BSEE with 2 years of digital design and verification experience, or MSEE with 0 years of digital design and verification industry experience.
- Expertise in ASIC design, synthesis, and clock domain crossing (CDC).
- Hands-on experience writing complex testcases in Verilog and SystemVerilog.
- Familiarity with code quality metrics and best practices in verification methodologies.
- Ability to create system-level specifications for digital and analog domains.
- Strong knowledge of high-speed digital and mixed-signal design principles.
- Experience with asynchronous clock crossings and DFT (Design For Test) methodologies.
Who You Are:
- Innovative and analytical thinker with a passion for solving technical challenges.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams.
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and learning.
- Respectful of diversity, inclusive in your approach, and supportive of team members.
- Customer-focused, able to interact confidently with support teams and external stakeholders.
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.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
Join a highly experienced mixed-signal design team, dedicated to delivering high-end mixed-signal designs from specification development through functional and performance testing. You’ll be working alongside expert digital and mixed-signal engineers, collaborating across design, verification, and customer support to push the boundaries of innovation in silicon IP and SoC integration.
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.
Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.
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.
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Time Away
In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
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Family Support
Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
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Retirement Plans
Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
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Compensation
Competitive salaries.
** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm
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