ASIC Digital Design, Staff Engineer - 9172

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 are seeking a highly motivated and innovative digital design engineer with a solid knowledge of ASIC development flow. As an ideal candidate, you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment. You have a strong theoretical and practical background in high-speed serializer and data recovery circuits, and you are eager to contribute to the development of the next generation of NRZ and PAM-based SerDes products. You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively interact with different design groups and customer support teams. Your self-motivation and proactive approach enable you to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high design quality. You exhibit the ability to produce excellent results both independently and as part of a team. Your experience in RTL coding, synthesis design constraints, and resolving STA issues makes you a valuable asset to our team. If you are ready to take on new challenges and work with a veteran team of digital and mixed-signal engineers, we want to meet you.

• Designing and verifying complex digital blocks for high-speed SerDes products.
• Writing block-level test-cases, including constrained directed random tests.
• Collaborating with mixed-signal design and verification teams to develop high-end mixed-signal designs.
• Developing and maintaining RTL code, modeling analog blocks, and writing complex system-level test-benches in Verilog.
• Defining synthesis design constraints and resolving STA issues and gate-level simulation failures.
• Interacting with Application Engineers for customer support and resolving technical issues with Analog and P&R teams.

• Contributing to the development of cutting-edge SerDes products that drive the Era of Smart Everything.
• Enhancing the performance and capabilities of our silicon IP portfolio.
• Helping customers integrate more capabilities into their SoCs faster and with reduced risk.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality mixed-signal designs from specification development to functional and performance testing.
• Providing innovative solutions to complex design challenges and advancing our technological capabilities.
• Mentoring and guiding junior peers, sharing your expertise and knowledge to foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• BSEE or MSEE plus a minimum of 2 years of digital design and verification experience in the industry.
• Experience in writing block-level test-cases, including constrained directed random tests.
• Proficiency in Verilog and VCS, with a good knowledge of back-end synthesis tools DC/PT.
• Knowledge of digital design methodologies, ATE production testing, DFT insertion, synthesis constraints, and flows.
• Scripting experience in Shell, Perl, Python, and TCL is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting between different design groups and customer support teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high design quality.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve issues in clever ways.
• Team player who can produce excellent results as a team contributor.
• Experienced in guiding junior peers and networking with senior internal and external personnel.

You will join an experienced mixed-signal design and verification team, targeting the next generation of high-speed SerDes products. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-end mixed-signal designs, from specification development to performing functional and performance tests on prototype test-chips. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, providing you with opportunities to grow and excel in your career. This role is on-site, either in Markham or Mississauga, Ontario.

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.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.