ASIC Digital Design, Sr Engineer

ASIC Digital Design, Sr Engineer

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. We're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play: Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. Our Silicon IP business integrates more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world's broadest portfolio of silicon IP—predesigned blocks, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors—to help customers meet unique performance, power, and size requirements and achieve differentiated products with reduced risk and faster time-to-market.

You are a highly motivated and innovative digital design professional, passionate about advancing technology and eager to tackle challenging problems at the intersection of hardware and firmware. With a solid theoretical and practical foundation in high-speed digital and mixed-signal systems, you thrive in collaborative environments and excel at driving projects from inception to completion. Your expertise in bare metal firmware development and digital design (RTL) is complemented by a strong understanding of structured development, verification, and documentation processes. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, balancing design quality with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Communication comes naturally to you, and you're adept at bridging gaps between cross-functional teams and supporting customers with technical insights. Your curiosity keeps you at the forefront of industry standards, such as NRZ and PAM-based SerDes technologies, and you are excited to contribute to next-generation products. As a lifelong learner, you seek opportunities to grow your skills, including scripting in Python or Shell, and you value good organizational habits that keep complex projects on track. Whether mentoring junior engineers or collaborating with seasoned experts, you are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable solutions that enable Synopsys customers to innovate and succeed in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Designing, developing, and testing bare metal firmware for high-speed mixed-signal IP blocks, focusing on NRZ and PAM-based SerDes products.

Collaborating closely with digital and mixed-signal design teams to define specifications, implement RTL designs, and validate performance on prototype test-chips.

Executing structured firmware development, verification, and documentation processes to ensure robust and maintainable solutions.

Driving projects from initial concept to successful completion, including functional and performance testing on silicon.

Interfacing with cross-functional groups and customer support teams to resolve technical issues and deliver exceptional support.

Utilizing scripting languages (Shell/Python) to automate workflows, enhance testing efficiency, and streamline development pipelines.

Accelerating the integration of advanced IP into leading-edge SoCs, enabling faster time-to-market for Synopsys customers.

Ensuring the reliability and performance of silicon IP through rigorous testing and validation.

Driving innovation in high-speed interface technologies (SerDes), helping to shape the future of connectivity and data transfer.

Supporting global customers in deploying differentiated products with reduced risk and optimized performance.

Contributing to a collaborative culture that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Empowering the creation of smarter, more connected devices that define the era of Smart Everything.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in bare metal firmware development and silicon testing.

Proficiency in digital design (RTL), with a strong grasp of design methodologies and verification flows.

Experience executing projects end-to-end, from specification development to final performance testing.

Ability to follow structured firmware development, verification, and documentation practices.

Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Basic knowledge of SerDes standards (NRZ, PAM) and scripting experience (Shell/Python) are valuable assets.

Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others.

Effective communicator, comfortable presenting technical ideas and supporting customers.

Adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

You will join a highly experienced mixed-signal design and verification team dedicated to delivering high-performance, high-speed IP solutions for the world's leading semiconductor companies. The team combines deep expertise in digital and analog design, firmware development, and silicon validation, collaborating across disciplines to define and realize the next generation of connectivity technologies. Together, you'll shape the future of smart devices and advanced SoCs.

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.