Applications Engineering, Architect

Synopsys, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. seeks an accomplished professional with deep expertise in hardware-assisted verification (HAV), including emulation and FPGA prototyping, to optimize performance and deliver robust SoC verification.

You will lead debugging, root-cause analyses, and cross-functional collaboration across global customers. With 15+ years in emulation, you’ll interface with R&D to shape product features and ensure high-quality silicon outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in emulation methodology spanning RTL verification to software bring up.
• Proven expertise in verification with focus on SoC bring-up and validation across bus/memory protocols and OS boot sequences.
• Knowledge of emulation/FPGA prototyping platform architectures and their eco-systems.
• Strong debugging features usage and root-cause analysis for runtime performance issues.
• Proficient with HDL (Verilog/VHDL), HVL(e/vera/SystemVerilog), C/C++, Unix; understanding of ASIC design flows.

Responsibilities

• Architect custom emulation methodologies using ZeBu to solve high-value customer problems.
• Primary technical interface for debugging and resolving issues in ZeBu flow/methodology.
• Provide technical leadership and product evaluation support to key emulation customers globally.
• Lead comprehensive root cause analyses to resolve emulation performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure high standards of verification for SoC designs and contribute to robust products.
• Work with R&D teams to define product requirements and validate new tool features.

Skills

Emulation expertise

FPGA prototyping

RTL verification

SoC bring-up

Debugging

C/C++

Verilog/VHDL

SystemVerilog

Tools

ZeBu

Emulation platforms

VMM/OVM/UVM

simulator-emulator co-emulation

Job description

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 passionate and driven professional with a profound mastery of hardware-assisted verification (HAV), using emulation and FPGA prototyping methodologies, with a sharp focus on performance optimization. Your expertise covers the entire lifecycle of HW/SW product development, from early RTL verification to software bring up and platform delivery. You possess a keen analytical mind adept at root cause analysis, especially when it comes to emulation runtime performance bottlenecks. Collaborative by nature, you work seamlessly with peers, customers, and R&D teams, building strong relationships and fostering open communication. You thrive in technologically advanced environments where the pace is fast and innovation is constant. You are eager to learn, excited by new challenges, and motivated to make a tangible impact on customer satisfaction and success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architecting custom emulation methodologies using ZeBu to solve high value problems of customer.
• Primary technical interface for debugging and resolving issues in ZeBu flow/methodology.
• Providing technical leadership and product evaluation support to key emulation customers across the globe.
• Leading comprehensive root cause analyses to resolve and prevent emulation performance bottlenecks.
• Ensuring the highest standards of verification for SoC designs, contributing to the creation of robust and reliable products.
• Work with internal R&D teams to define product requirements and validate new tool features based on real-world customer usage.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Elevating emulation runtime performance through the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies.
• Delivering effective root cause analysis that drives measurable improvements in performance and customer satisfaction.
• Enhancing verification processes for SoC designs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable silicon products.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships that drive customer success and foster innovation.
• Contributing to the global deployment of advanced performance technologies in ZeBu platforms.
• Driving a culture of continuous innovation and technical excellence within the team and broader organization.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in emulation methodology, spanning early RTL verification to software bring up.
• Proven expertise in verification, with a focus on System on Chip (SoC) design bring-up and validation. This includes an extended knowledge of most frequent bus and memory protocols, and a good understanding of OSes booting sequence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the architecture of emulation / FPGA prototyping platforms and their eco-systems.
• A good understanding of the compilation and runtime flows on these emulation platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in using debug features of these emulation platforms, and in conducting root cause analysis for emulation runtime performance issues.
• Strong collaborative skills, with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to drive product and customer success.
• Proficient with HDL (Verilog/VHDL), HVL(e/vera/SystemVerilog), C/C++, Unix, and having a strong understanding of ASIC design flows, VLSI, and/or CAD-engineering.
• Experience on VMM/OVM/UVM and knowledge of simulator-emulator co-emulation are preferred.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to embrace new challenges and responsibilities.
• An effective communicator, skilled at conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• An innovative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and learning.