SOC Engineering, Principal Engineer (Verification)

General Information

Descriptions & Requirements

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:

You are a highly skilled and experienced SoC Verification Lead with a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology. With a minimum of 12 years of experience in the SoC/IP/Subsystems verification domain, you possess deep technical expertise in various aspects of pre-silicon verification, including UVM, coverage analysis, verification plan creation, and debugging. You have a strong understanding of design concepts and ASIC flows, and you are adept at leading teams to perform verification on complex SoC/IP/Subsystems. Your knowledge of protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and DDR, along with your hands-on experience with verification tools like VCS, waveform analyzers, and third-party VIP integration, makes you an invaluable asset. Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor and guide your team are key aspects of your profile. You are proactive, able to anticipate and mitigate risks, and committed to adhering to high-quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working with Synopsys customers to understand their needs and define verification scope and activities.
• Understanding the complexity and requirements of verification and proposing resource requirements to complete the activities.
• Leading a team of engineers to perform various pre-silicon verification activities on IPs/Subsystems.
• Anticipating problems and risks and working towards a resolution and risk mitigation plan.
• Assisting and mentoring the team in day-to-day activities and growing the capabilities of the verification team for future assignments.
• Reviewing various results and reports to provide continuous feedback to the team and improve the quality of deliverables.
• Reporting status to management and providing suggestions to resolve any issues that may impact execution.
• Collaborating with architects, designers, and pre and post-silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks.
• Adhering to quality standards and good test and verification practices.
• Ramping up on new Verification tools and methodologies using Synopsys Products to enable customers.
• Working with other Synopsys teams including BU AEs and Sales to develop, broaden, and deploy Tool and IP solutions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving the success of customer projects by ensuring robust and thorough verification of SoC designs.
• Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a leader in verification through high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction.
• Mentoring and growing the verification team, building a strong foundation for future projects.
• Identifying and mitigating risks early, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery.
• Improving verification methodologies and practices, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless integration and execution of verification activities.
• Providing valuable feedback and insights that drive continuous improvement in verification processes and tools.

What You’ll Need:

• B.E/B. Tech/M.E/M. Tech in electronics with a minimum of 12+ years’ experience in SoC/IP/Subsystems verification domain.
• Technical expertise in various aspects of pre-silicon Verification (UVM, Coverage Analysis, Verification plan creation, debugging, etc).
• Good knowledge of various protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, etc) and/or processor/interconnect/debug architecture.
• Hands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzers, and third-party VIP integration (such as Synopsys VIPs).
• Ability to lead a team to perform verification on complex SoC/IP/Subsystems.
• Experience with planning and managing verification activities for SoC/Subsystems/IPs.
• Strong understanding of design concepts, ASIC flows, and stakeholders.
• Good communication skills.

Who You Are:

• A proactive and detail-oriented leader who can guide and mentor a team.
• An excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A problem-solver who can anticipate challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• A continuous learner who stays updated with the latest verification tools and methodologies.
• A team player who values quality and strives for excellence in deliverables.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The System Solutions Group (SSG) at Synopsys delivers tool, methodology, architecture, design creation, design verification, and physical implementation expertise to enable leading-edge customers to complete their most challenging SoC design projects. Our work spans from sub-blocks to full turnkey end-to-end SoCs. Our customers range from start-ups to industry leaders, commercial companies, and government agencies. Our customers develop SoCs for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.

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. 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.