ASIC Digital Design, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17084 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/26/2026

You Are:

You are a passionate and detail-oriented engineer with a strong foundation in electronics engineering or computer science. With over five years of hands-on experience in ASIC digital design, you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where innovation and precision are paramount. Your expertise in IC design flows and methodologies, coupled with your familiarity with both digital and analog design principles, enables you to tackle complex engineering challenges with confidence and creativity.

 You have a proven history of developing, optimizing, and maintaining embedded software, and are comfortable navigating the intricacies of modern verification tools and environments. Your ability to prepare and present technical reports and project documentation sets you apart as a clear communicator, capable of translating complex concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

 As a natural leader, you have demonstrated project management skills that allow you to coordinate multiple technical deliverables efficiently. You value collaboration, continuous learning, and are always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes. Your adaptability, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence make you an invaluable asset to any engineering team. If you are driven by curiosity, motivated by challenges, and inspired by the chance to shape the future of technology, you’ll feel right at home at Synopsys.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and implementing advanced ASIC digital circuits for high-performance semiconductor solutions.
• Applying deep knowledge of IC design flows and methodologies to optimize design processes and outcomes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate digital and analog design principles in complex projects.
• Utilizing industry-standard verification tools and environments to ensure design integrity and functionality.
• Developing, optimizing, and maintaining embedded software to support ASIC projects and deliverables.
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive technical reports and project documentation to stakeholders.
• Coordinating and managing multiple technical deliverables to meet project timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports that summarize technical project outcomes, milestones, and challenges.
• Opportunities to be part of firmware developing team for silicon debugges;
• Contributing to project management efforts, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met efficiently.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate the delivery of innovative semiconductor designs that power next-generation technologies.
• Enhance the quality and reliability of Synopsys’ ASIC solutions through rigorous design and verification.
• Drive process improvements that increase engineering efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the engineering team.
• Support customer success by delivering robust, well-documented solutions tailored to market needs.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ leadership in high-performance silicon design through technical expertise and leadership.

What You’ll Need:

• University degree in electronics engineering or computer science (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3 years’ experience in ASIC digital design or a closely related field.
• Expertise in IC design flows, methodologies, and industry-standard EDA tools.
• Solid understanding of both digital and analog design principles.
• Proficiency in developing, optimizing, and maintaining embedded software.
• Experience with verification tools and environments (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog).
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Project management experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple deliverables.

Who You Are:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a passion for solving complex engineering problems.
• Excellent communicator, able to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments.
• Continuous learner who embraces new technologies and methodologies.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a dynamic and innovative team of engineers at Synopsys Lisboa focused on pushing the boundaries of ASIC design. The team’s core mission is to deliver high-performance, reliable semiconductor solutions for a diverse range of applications—from consumer electronics to automotive and AI. You’ll collaborate with industry experts, contribute to transformative projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of silicon design.

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.

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.