ASIC Digital Design, Sr Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13992 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 20/01/2026

Alternate Job Titles:

• ASIC Digital Verification Lead

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 seasoned verification expert with 10-15 years of experience in the semiconductor domain, passionate about ensuring the highest quality in complex IP designs. You have a deep technical foundation in ASIC digital design and verification, complemented by advanced knowledge of UVM, SystemVerilog, and industry best practices. Your experience with high-speed serial link protocols such as USBx, PCIe, or SATA positions you as a subject matter authority, capable of addressing intricate technical challenges with confidence.

You thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments and are eager to mentor and inspire others. Your problem-solving mindset and commitment to excellence drive you to explore innovative solutions and continuous improvements. You are recognized for your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly across multidisciplinary teams and for leading by example. Adaptable and proactive, you embrace Agile methodologies and enjoy playing a pivotal role in project success—balancing technical leadership, process optimization, and hands-on verification expertise. Your dedication to quality, efficiency, and teamwork makes you an indispensable contributor in high-impact projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the functional verification of advanced IP designs, focusing on high-speed serial link PHYs (e.g., USBx, PCIe, SATA).
• Collaborate closely with architecture and design teams to define and achieve implementation and verification goals.
• Develop, review, and oversee comprehensive test methodologies, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards such as UVM and SystemVerilog.
• Build and maintain robust verification environments using constrained random stimulus, assertions, and coverage metrics.
• Execute and debug regression simulations, analyze results, and drive improvements for quality and performance.
• Create and manage detailed test plans, establish coverage targets, and monitor progress to achieve verification completeness.
• Champion Agile practices, including code reviews, sprint planning, and process retrospectives.
• Drive efficiency and innovation in verification processes through new methods, automation, and tool adoption.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and management, reporting technical status, risks, and solutions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality IP cores that are integral to next-generation silicon solutions.
• Advance the state-of-the-art in verification methodologies, setting benchmarks for quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop talent within the team, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive collaboration between architecture, design, and verification teams, accelerating innovation and time-to-market.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance verification speed, accuracy, and coverage.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ position as a leader in high-speed serial IP by delivering proven, standards-compliant solutions to global customers.

What You’ll Need:

• 10-15 years of hands-on experience in ASIC digital design and verification, with a focus on IP-level functional verification.
• Expertise in verification methodologies such as UVM and SystemVerilog.
• Strong background in high-speed serial protocols (SERDES, USB, PCIe, SATA, or similar).
• Proficiency in developing verification environments, writing assertions, and achieving coverage goals.
• Demonstrated experience with regression management, debugging, and quality assurance processes.
• Hands-on experience applying Agile practices within engineering teams.
• Ability to create and execute detailed test plans and drive process improvements through automation and tool adoption.

Who You Are:

• Innovative problem-solver with a keen attention to detail and quality.
• Natural leader and mentor, fostering growth and collaboration within diverse teams.
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptable and proactive, thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Driven by curiosity, continuous learning, and a passion for technological advancement.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a high-performing, inclusive team of engineers dedicated to delivering world-class IP cores for the semiconductor industry. The team collaborates across functions—including architecture, design, and verification—to solve complex challenges and push the boundaries of chip performance and reliability. We value open communication, continuous improvement, and the collective pursuit of excellence.

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.

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.