Principal ASIC Digital Verification Engineer- IP Development

ASIC Digital Verification
- Principal Engineer 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 a highly experienced ASIC Verification professional, passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving technological excellence. With over 15 years of hands‑on experience, you bring a deep understanding of functional verification methodologies, particularly in RTL-based IP cores that power mission‑critical applications in industries such as AI, automotive, and cloud infrastructure. Your technical acumen is matched by your ability to architect robust verification environments, make strategic decisions, and lead teams across global locations.

You thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced settings, where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront. Your expertise spans across protocols such as DDR, PCIe, AMBA, Ethernet, USB, and MIPI, and you are well‑versed in UVM/VMM/OVM methodologies. You are not only proficient in System Verilog and object‑oriented verification, but you also leverage scripting and programming languages (C/C++, TCL, Perl, Python) to drive productivity and efficiency.

Your commitment to quality is unwavering, and you have a keen eye for detail, ensuring coverage‑driven verification processes and assertion‑based checks are meticulously implemented.

• Architecting and making strategic decisions on test bench design for IP core verification.
• Developing comprehensive verification plans and specifications based on functional requirements.
• Implementing robust test bench infrastructure and authoring advanced test cases using UVM/VMM/OVM.
• Driving a coverage‑driven verification methodology to ensure thorough validation of IP functionality.
• Leading technical aspects of the verification team, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating internationally.
• Providing innovative verification solutions to enhance productivity, performance, and throughput.
• Engaging in assertion‑based verification and coverage closure to guarantee high‑quality deliverables.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams on functional safety and compliance standards, such as ISO
  26262 and FMEDA.

• Enable Synopsys to deliver world‑class, high‑performance IP cores to global customers in AI, automotive, and cloud sectors.
• Enhance the robustness and reliability of verification processes, ensuring top‑tier quality for end‑customer applications.
• Accelerate time‑to‑market for Synopsys IP products through optimized verification methodologies and best practices.
• Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across international teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Support functional safety initiatives, contributing to the development of secure and compliant solutions for automotive and mission‑critical domains.
• Influence architectural decisions and technical strategies that shape the future of semiconductor verification.

• Extensive hands‑on experience (15+ years) in ASIC/RTL verification for complex IP cores.
• Deep knowledge of protocols such as DDR, PCIe, AMBA (AXI, CHI), SD/eMMC, Ethernet, USB, and MIPI.
• Proficiency in verification methodologies: UVM, VMM, OVM; and System Verilog‑based, object‑oriented coding.
• Strong skills in scripting/programming languages: C/C++, TCL, Perl, Python.
• Experience in developing test environments, planning, coverage closure, and assertion‑based verification.
• Exposure to functional safety standards (ISO
  26262, FMEDA) is highly advantageous.

• Innovative thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, comfortable working in global, cross‑functional teams.
• Natural leader and mentor, capable of guiding technical teams and driving project success.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and proactively…