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ASIC Digital Design, Principal Engineer

Moreira, Porto, Portugal
Engineering
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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 7069 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 30/10/2024

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:

You are a highly motivated and innovative ASIC Digital Design engineer with a deep understanding of ASIC Digital development flow. You possess a degree in engineering or applied science and have over 8 years of experience in IC design flows with proficiency in Verilog/VHDL. Your strong knowledge in the DSP area, coupled with your scripting and programming skills in Unix Shell, Python, Perl, and TCL, sets you apart. You are familiar with SystemVerilog, VMM, OVM, or UVM and have a knack for producing high-quality technical documentation. Your organizational skills and proficiency in English communication are top-notch, and you are always eager to learn new things and work as part of a team. You are brave in the presence of the unknown, develop systematic ways to address new problems, think outside of the box, and produce high-quality work and products. Your contributions will have a significant impact on new product architectures, quality, and development strategies. Additionally, you have the potential to write patents for any inventions you create.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Reviewing SerDes standards and architecture documents to develop analog sub-block specifications;

- Identifying and refining circuit implementations to achieve optimal power, area, and performance targets;

- Proposing design and verification strategies that efficiently use simulator features to ensure the highest quality design;

- Participating in complex block and/or chip planning and architecture studies;

- Implementing mixed-signal blocks using Verilog;

- Engaging in behavioral modeling activities using Verilog/SystemVerilog language;

- Continuously documenting and improving design and verification environments/plans and overall procedures.


The Impact You Will Have:

- Contributing to the development of high-end mixed-signal designs from specification development to functional and performance testing on test-chips;

- Enhancing the quality and performance of Synopsys' cutting-edge USB/PCIe/DPHY/CDPHY/MPHY/DP/HDMI products;

- Driving innovation in the PHY development sector, tackling technological challenges head-on;

 - Elevating Synopsys' reputation for delivering top-notch mixed-signal designs;

 - Influencing the architecture and design strategies of next-generation products;

 - Providing solutions that will shape the future of technology in various high-impact applications.


What You’ll Need:

- A degree in engineering or applied science;

- Experience in producing high-quality technical documentation;

- 8+ years of experience in IC design flows and exposure to Verilog/VHDL;

- Strong knowledge in the DSP area;

- Proficiency in scripting and programming (Unix Shell, Python, Perl, TCL);

- Familiarity with SystemVerilog, VMM, OVM, or UVM - Nice to have: Knowledge of MIPI or similar protocols.


Who You Are:

- Organized and proficient in English communication;

- Eager to learn and work as part of a team;

- Brave in the face of unknown challenges;

- Systematic in problem-solving and innovative in thinking;

- Committed to producing high-quality work and products;

- Capable of impacting new product architectures, quality, and development strategies;

- Potentially able to write patents for new inventions.


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be working with a skilled team of digital and mixed-signal engineers delivering high-end designs from specification development to functional and performance testing on test-chips. The PHY development environment is dynamic and full of challenges, providing continuous learning opportunities. You will receive initial training from top experts and ongoing on-the-job training. Your role will be pivotal in targeting the current and next generation of USB/PCIe/DPHY/CDPHY/MPHY/DP/HDMI products.


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.

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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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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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Offer

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