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Verification Engineer

Moreira, Porto, Portugal
Engineering
Defined Term Emp.
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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

Date posted 02/09/2026

Category Engineering Hire Type Defined Term Emp. Job ID 15186 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/09/2026

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 creative, analytical engineer with a passion for digital and mixed-signal circuit design. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are eager to make a significant impact in high-speed interface IP development for industries like mobile, automotive, and IoT. You continuously seek new technologies and methodologies, excel at translating technical concepts into clear documentation, and value quality, efficiency, and scalability. Your resilience and adaptability shine in fast-paced R&D settings, and your strong communication and organizational skills make you a trusted collaborator. Committed to diversity and inclusion, you are ready to step up as a Staff Engineer at Synopsys, helping shape the future of intelligent connectivity.


What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Staff Engineer, you will validate complex digital and mixed-signal circuits for high-speed interface IP, such as USB, PCIe, DisplayPort, HDMI, SATA, MIPI and Ethernet. You’ll collaborate with an expert R&D team, develop advanced verification environments, and contribute to the evolution of methodologies and best practices.

Circuit validation for high-speed interfaces;

Define and support verification environments using industry standards;

Develop test plans and documentation;

Review standards, perform simulations, and optimize designs;

Collaborate across teams;

Document technical findings and contribute to patents;

Continuously learn and adapt to new challenges.


The Impact You Will Have:

You will advance next-generation products, enhance quality and reliability, contribute to innovative architectures, streamline processes, and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment. Your technical insights will influence strategic decisions and drive industry leadership.


What You’ll Need:

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;

Strong technical documentation good communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork;

Familiarity with IC design flows;

Ability to perform simulations and analyze results;

Experience with digital/mixed-signal circuit design, SystemVerilog, UVM, and verification methodologies is a plus


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The PHY development is very dynamic and provides an endless list of challenges. The candidate would have an initial training done by the top experts in the field as well as continuous on the job training and assignments. The work is very challenging, not only given the constant technological changes but also given the ownership and the need to charted unknown waters.

The team lives by the standards:

"There are no secrets for success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure"

“Stop being a follower, become a leader”.


Rewards & 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.


At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, 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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Offer

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Onboarding

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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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