Director ASIC Digital Design

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

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head digital design and pre-silicon verification for high-performance Interface IP solutions, including PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet. You will own architecture-to-production delivery and mentor future leaders.

The role requires deep ASIC design and verification expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of building high-performing teams in complex environments. A collaborative, outcomes-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of ASIC design and verification experience.
• Strong RTL design, SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern EDA environments.
• Proven success building teams, driving execution, and making sound technical decisions.

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.

Skills

RTL design

SystemVerilog

UVM

ASIC design

Team leadership

Resource planning

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EDA tooling

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.

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, and professional development opportunities.