Design Verification Engineer, Senior Staff

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.

As a highly motivated and innovative digital design engineer, you have extensive knowledge of the ASIC development flow. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to work with a seasoned mixed-signal design and verification team. Your passion lies in targeting the next generation NRZ and PAM-based SerDes products. You possess a solid theoretical and practical background in high-speed serializer and data recovery circuits, which sets you apart. You are self-motivated, proactive, and exhibit excellent design quality under tight deadlines. Your strong communication skills enable seamless interaction between different design groups and customer support teams. You are a team player who also possesses the ability to guide junior peers and resolve complex issues with innovative solutions.

• Developing and verifying ASIC RTL design at both chip and block levels.
• Writing block-level test cases, including constrained directed random tests.
• Utilizing Verilog and VCS for digital design and verification tasks.
• Defining and resolving synthesis design constraints and STA issues.
• Creating scripts in Shell, Perl, Python, and TCL to enhance design flows.
• Collaborating with application engineers for customer support and technical issue resolution.

• Delivering high-end mixed-signal designs from specification development to functional and performance testing.
• Contributing to the development of next-generation NRZ and PAM-based SerDes products.
• Enhancing the capabilities of our silicon IP portfolio to meet unique performance, power, and size requirements.
• Accelerating the time-to-market for differentiated products with reduced risk.
• Driving continuous technological innovation within the team and the broader organization.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• BSEE or MSEE with a minimum of 8 years of digital design and verification experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog and VCS, with a good understanding of back-end synthesis tools like DC/PT.
• Experience with digital design methodologies, ATE production testing, and DFT insertion.
• Strong scripting skills in Shell, Perl, Python, and TCL.
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of digital signal processing and data recovery circuits.

• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of design quality.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with design groups and customer support teams.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to resolve complex issues creatively.
• Team player who can also guide and mentor junior peers.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will join an experienced mixed-signal design and verification team focused on developing high-performance SerDes products. The team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, offering an excellent opportunity to work with top experts in the field. Together, you will tackle dynamic challenges and contribute to the advancement of our silicon IP portfolio.

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.