Director ASIC Digital Design

Synopsys Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Synopsys Inc. seeks a seasoned engineering leader to guide digital design and pre-silicon verification teams responsible for high-performance Interface IP solutions powering AI accelerators, data centers, networking platforms, and advanced semiconductor systems worldwide.

You will own execution from architecture through silicon validation, drive design and verification excellence, and mentor future leaders while collaborating across architecture, physical design, firmware, and applications

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of related experience in ASIC design and verification.
• Strong expertise in RTL design, SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern EDA development environments.
• Experience delivering high-performance Interface IP products from concept through production.
• Proven success building teams, driving execution, and making sound technical decisions in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow digital design and pre-silicon verification teams focused on Interface IP technologies such as PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet.
• Own execution, resource planning, and delivery from architecture through silicon validation and customer deployment.
• Drive design and verification excellence through robust methodologies, quality standards, and coverage closure.
• Partner across architecture, analog, physical design, firmware, and applications engineering to ensure successful product releases.
• Develop technical talent, build leadership capability, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

Skills

RTL design

SystemVerilog

UVM

EDA development environments

ASIC design and verification

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services that help customers accelerate innovation and productivity.

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services that help customers accelerate innovation and productivity.

You Are

A proven engineering leader with deep expertise in ASIC digital design and verification, and a track record of delivering complex semiconductor products. You combine strong technical judgment with the ability to build, scale, and develop high-performing teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and grow digital design and pre-silicon verification teams focused on Interface IP technologies such as PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet.
• Own execution, resource planning, and delivery from architecture through silicon validation and customer deployment.
• Drive design and verification excellence through robust methodologies, quality standards, and coverage closure.
• Partner across architecture, analog, physical design, firmware, and applications engineering to ensure successful product releases.
• Develop technical talent, build leadership capability, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

The Impact You Will Have

• Deliver industry-leading Interface IP enabling AI, cloud, networking, and next-generation SoC platforms.
• Shape technical direction, product quality, and engineering best practices across multiple product lines.
• Improve engineering efficiency through scalable design, verification, and automation methodologies.
• Influence product strategy and customer success through strong technical leadership.
• Build and mentor future technical and people leaders within Synopsys.

What You'll Need

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of related experience in ASIC design and verification experience.
• Strong expertise in RTL design, SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern EDA development environments.
• Experience delivering high-performance Interface IP products from concept through production.
• Proven success building teams, driving execution, and making sound technical decisions in complex environments.

Who You Are

• Strategic, technically credible, and highly collaborative.
• Skilled at balancing quality, performance, schedule, and business priorities.
• An effective communicator who translates technical complexity into clear business outcomes.
• Passionate about developing talent and creating high-performing teams.
• Committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will lead engineering teams responsible for digital design and pre-silicon verification of high-performance Interface IP solutions. Working closely with cross-functional partners, your organization will deliver foundational technology powering AI accelerators, data centers, networking platforms, and advanced semiconductor systems worldwide.

Rewards And Benefits

Synopsys offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes

• competitive compensation
• health and wellness programs
• retirement benefits
• professional development opportunities