ASIC Digital Design, Staff Engineer - 9172

Synopsys Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated ASIC Digital Design Engineer to innovate in high-speed SerDes products. This role involves designing and verifying complex digital blocks, collaborating with mixed-signal teams, and enhancing silicon IP performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Verilog and digital design methodologies, thrive in a dynamic environment, and contribute to cutting-edge technology. Join a team dedicated to continuous learning and innovation, where your expertise will drive significant advancements in the semiconductor industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness programs

Financial benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital design and verification.
• Strong theoretical and practical background in high-speed circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify complex digital blocks for high-speed SerDes products.
• Collaborate with mixed-signal design teams for high-end designs.

Skills

Verilog

Digital Design Methodologies

Scripting (Shell, Perl, Python, TCL)

Communication Skills

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Tools

VCS

DC/PT

Job description

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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:

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.
  
  

The Impact You Will Have:

• 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.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• 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.
  
  

Who You Are:

• 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.
  
  

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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