Firmware Engineering Manager: DDR/LPDDR & HBM IP

Synopsys, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Ottawa IP Group is seeking a Tech Lead/Engineering Manager to guide a 5-8 firmware engineers focused on training algorithms and control logic for DDR, LPDDR, and HBM memory interface PHYs. You will steer architecture discussions and customer deployments.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with RTL and hardware teams, and engage with global customers up to 20% time. The role blends deep technical work with people leadership and requires strong C, RTL debugging, and a track record

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager for embedded firmware teams.
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded firmware in resource-constrained environments.
• Hands-on experience with RTL waveform analysis and cross-domain debugging.
• Excellent mentoring, communication, and stakeholder-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 to 8 firmware engineers on training algorithms and control logic.
• Manage full project lifecycle for complex PHY firmware deliverables.
• Spend up to 20% with global customers to clarify requirements.
• Coach engineers across experience levels in embedded C, RTL, debugging.
• Drive engineering standards for code quality, docs, testing.
• Debug issues spanning firmware, RTL, and hardware interfaces.
• Represent team in reviews and translate tradeoffs for stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Team leadership

C programming

RTL debugging

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Hardware-software integration

Education

BSc, MS or PhD in Computer Science / Electronics Engineering

Tools

RTL waveform analysis

Job description

Synopsys Ottawa IP Group is seeking a Tech Lead/Engineering Manager to guide a 5-8 firmware engineers focused on training algorithms and control logic for DDR, LPDDR, and HBM memory interface PHYs. You will steer architecture discussions and customer deployments.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with RTL and hardware teams, and engage with global customers up to 20% time. The role blends deep technical work with people leadership and requires strong C, RTL debugging, and a track record