ASIC Digital Design, Program Manager (Principal Engineer) - 13513

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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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 13513 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/12/2025

We Are:

At Synopsys, we are the driving force behind the innovations that shape our world. Our technology is at the heart of the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. As leaders in chip design, verification, and IP integration, we empower the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us in transforming the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a strategic and detail-oriented leader with a passion for driving efficiency and innovation in digital and firmware design workflows. You excel at understanding complex engineering processes and translating them into clear, actionable plans. Your ability to collaborate across teams, standardize practices, and leverage emerging technologies—such as AI agents—positions you as a catalyst for transformation. Strong organizational and communication skills enable you to manage multiple priorities, influence stakeholders, and deliver executive-level insights. While you don’t need deep programming expertise, you can comprehend architectural concepts and formulate problems with clarity for technical teams and AI systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Redefining workflows for digital design, firmware development, and verification within the mixed-signal IP team.
Exploring AI-driven automation: Assess current workflows, identify opportunities for AI integration, and establish guardrails for safe and effective usage.
Collaborating with product owners to determine resourcing needs, prioritize initiatives, track progress, and deliver executive summaries for Synopsys and customer leadership.
Standardizing execution and reporting of design and verification tasks across multiple products to ensure consistency and transparency.
Defining and tracking KPIs for efficiency improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable impact and continuous optimization.
Facilitating technical clarity: Formulate well-defined problems for R&D leads and AI agents, enabling effective solutions.
Driving alignment across global teams to accelerate innovation and delivery.

The Impact You Will Have:

Transforming design and verification workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
Driving adoption of AI-assisted processes while maintaining quality and compliance.
Enabling cross-team collaboration and clarity, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Influencing best practices and standards for mixed-signal IP development globally.

What You’ll Need:

Strong program management skills with experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Ability to understand digital and firmware design workflows at a high level, including RTL, testbenches, synthesis constraints, CDC, and timing models for mixed-signal blocks (knowledge is a plus).
Familiarity with PCIe and Ethernet serial protocols (PHY or link layer) is a plus.
Comfort with architectural concepts of scripting and design languages (Python, Perl, Verilog) without requiring hands-on coding expertise.
Excellent communication and organizational skills to lead meetings, challenge decisions constructively, and summarize key points for executive roll-ups.
Experience in defining KPIs and tracking efficiency improvement initiatives.
Eagerness to learn new technologies and explore AI-driven solutions.

Who You Are:

Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled at building consensus.
Effective communicator with the ability to align diverse teams.
Detail-oriented and strategic in approach.
Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.
Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on delivering advanced silicon IP solutions. The team values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where diverse perspectives drive collective success.

Preferred candidates will be in-office, but we are open to part-time remote work (3 or more days in the office).

Join us in shaping the future through technological innovation at Synopsys!

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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.

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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.
Time Away

In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Retirement Plans

Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Compensation

Competitive salaries.

** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

Phone Screen

Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

Offer

Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept!

Onboarding

There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation.

Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!

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