SoC Verification - Senior Staff Engineer

Synopsys, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a highly skilled SoC Verification Engineer to drive innovation in chip design and verification. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in processor-based SoC verification, developing test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Join us to impact the semiconductor industry and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness programs

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in verification domain.
• Strong understanding of SoC level verification.
• Experience with ARM core verification and protocols like USB, PCIe, MIPI is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Developing test plans and verification infrastructure.
• Implementing and analyzing System Verilog assertions.
• Mentoring junior engineers in verification challenges.

Skills

Verilog

System Verilog

UVM

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

B.E/B. Tech/M.E/M. Tech in electronics

Tools

VCS

Waveform analyzers

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 highly skilled and experienced SoC Verification Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation. With a deep understanding of processor-based SoC level verification, you excel in developing test plans, verification infrastructure, and implementing System Design Solutions using Synopsys EDA tools. Your expertise in Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM environments, along with hands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS and waveform analyzers, sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside architects, designers, and verification teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Your problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills are exceptional, and you take pride in mentoring and guiding junior engineers. You are adaptable, eager to learn new tools and methodologies, and consistently meet schedules and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Developing and implementing System Design Solutions using Synopsys EDA tools to solve customer problems. - Understanding design specifications and defining verification scopes. - Developing test plans, tests, and verification infrastructure. - Implementing and analyzing System Verilog assertions and coverage (code, toggle, functional). - Collaborating with verification teams to develop and execute verification test cases. - Providing relevant solutions to issues and debugging complex problems. - Mentoring junior engineers and guiding them through verification challenges. - Working with architects, designers, and pre and post-silicon verification teams. - Adhering to quality standards and good test and verification practices. - Ramp-up on new verification tools and methodologies using Synopsys Products.

The Impact You Will Have:

- Enabling customers to complete their most challenging SoC design projects. - Contributing to the development of high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense SoCs. - Driving innovation and technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. - Ensuring the correctness and quality of complex SoC designs. - Enhancing the verification process through the implementation of advanced methodologies. - Mentoring and developing the next generation of verification engineers. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. - Supporting Synopsys' leadership in chip design, verification, and IP integration. - Broadening the adoption of Synopsys tools and methodologies. - Delivering innovative solutions that address customer needs.

What You’ll Need:

- B.E/B. Tech/M.E/M. Tech in electronics with 4-8 years of experience in the verification domain. - Strong understanding of processor-based SoC level verification including Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM. - Hands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS and waveform analyzers. - Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM verification environments. - Familiarity with AXI-AMBA protocol variants. - Experience with scripting languages (shell, Makefile, Perl). - Strong understanding of design concepts and ASIC flow. - Proven problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. - Prior experience with ARM core verification and protocols like USB, PCIe, MIPI is desirable.

Who You Are:

- A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. - A proactive problem solver who can work independently. - A mentor who enjoys guiding and developing junior engineers. - A detail-oriented professional committed to quality and excellence. - An adaptable engineer eager to learn new tools and methodologies. - A strategic thinker capable of setting and meeting task-level goals. - A dedicated individual who consistently meets schedules and deadlines.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The Systems Solutions Group (SSG) at Synopsys delivers tool, methodology, architecture, design creation, design verification, and physical implementation expertise to enable leading-edge customers to complete their most challenging SoC design projects. Our work spans from sub-blocks to full turnkey end-to-end SoCs. Our customers range from start-ups to industry leaders, commercial companies, and government agencies. Our customers develop SoCs for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.

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.