SoC Engineering, Principal Engineer-18586

SynopsysCalifornia
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Job Description and Requirements We AreSynopsys 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. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You Are:You are a seasoned RTL design leader with a strong record of driving complex ASIC digital subsystems from concept to silicon. You bring the technical depth to define architecture, translate requirements into clear specifications, and deliver high-quality, first-time-right RTL for robust, scalable subsystem designs.Your background includes multiple successful tape-outs and deep experience working across design, verification, DFT, and implementation to bring complex programs to closure. You are fluent in industry-standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA, and you apply strong judgment in low power design, DFT architecture, and subsystem-level technical decision-making.What You Will Be Doing:Leading the subsystem lifecycle from requirements and architecture definition through releaseDeveloping subsystem architecture, functional specifications, and high-quality RTL micro-architectureDriving design quality through RTL linting, CDC, RDC, and close partnership with verification, DFT, and implementation teamsIntegrating standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA into subsystem designsApplying low power and DFT design methodologies at the architectural levelMentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical reviews and design excellenceThe Impact You Will Have:Delivering high-performance digital IP subsystems that power next-generation silicon solutionsEnabling first-time-right RTL, helping reduce verification cycles and accelerate time-to-marketStrengthening subsystem quality, scalability, and interoperability through rigorous design practicesInfluencing architectural decisions that shape the future of digital IP design at SynopsysContributing to a collaborative, innovative engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadershipWhat You Will Need:BSEE, BSCE, MSEE, MSCE, or an advanced degree, plus 8+ years of direct experience in RTL design and subsystem architecture for complex ASIC or SoC projectsStrong expertise in RTL coding using Verilog/System Verilog, along with linting, CDC, RDC, and formal verification toolsExperience with standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBASolid knowledge of low power design methodologies, DFT architecture, and the broader ASIC design flowProven ability to lead cross-functional efforts from specification through siliconWho You Are:A strong technical leader with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learningA clear communicator who can work effectively across diverse technical teamsA collaborative mentor who helps raise the performance of those around youAnalytical, detail-oriented, and driven to solve complex design challenges with quality and rigorAdaptable and resilient in a fast-moving, high-performance environmentThe Team You Will Be A Part Of:You will join the Synopsys Digital IP Subsystem team, a group focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable digital subsystems for global customers. The team values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and plays an important role in advancing Synopsys leadership in engineering solutions from silicon to systems.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 proTop of Form#LI-DP1 At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.Job Description and Requirements We AreSynopsys 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. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You Are:You are a seasoned RTL design leader with a strong record of driving complex ASIC digital subsystems from concept to silicon. You bring the technical depth to define architecture, translate requirements into clear specifications, and deliver high-quality, first-time-right RTL for robust, scalable subsystem designs.Your background includes multiple successful tape-outs and deep experience working across design, verification, DFT, and implementation to bring complex programs to closure. You are fluent in industry-standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA, and you apply strong judgment in low power design, DFT architecture, and subsystem-level technical decision-making.What You Will Be Doing:Leading the subsystem lifecycle from requirements and architecture definition through releaseDeveloping subsystem architecture, functional specifications, and high-quality RTL micro-architectureDriving design quality through RTL linting, CDC, RDC, and close partnership with verification, DFT, and implementation teamsIntegrating standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA into subsystem designsApplying low power and DFT design methodologies at the architectural levelMentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical reviews and design excellenceThe Impact You Will Have:Delivering high-performance digital IP subsystems that power next-generation silicon solutionsEnabling first-time-right RTL, helping reduce verification cycles and accelerate time-to-marketStrengthening subsystem quality, scalability, and interoperability through rigorous design practicesInfluencing architectural decisions that shape the future of digital IP design at SynopsysContributing to a collaborative, innovative engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadershipWhat You Will Need:BSEE, BSCE, MSEE, MSCE, or an advanced degree, plus 8+ years of direct experience in RTL design and subsystem architecture for complex ASIC or SoC projectsStrong expertise in RTL coding using Verilog/System Verilog, along with linting, CDC, RDC, and formal verification toolsExperience with standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBASolid knowledge of low power design methodologies, DFT architecture, and the broader ASIC design flowProven ability to lead cross-functional efforts from specification through siliconWho You Are:A strong technical leader with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learningA clear communicator who can work effectively across diverse technical teamsA collaborative mentor who helps raise the performance of those around youAnalytical, detail-oriented, and driven to solve complex design challenges with quality and rigorAdaptable and resilient in a fast-moving, high-performance environmentThe Team You Will Be A Part Of:You will join the Synopsys Digital IP Subsystem team, a group focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable digital subsystems for global customers. The team values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and plays an important role in advancing Synopsys leadership in engineering solutions from silicon to systems.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 proTop of Form#LI-DP1 At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.Job Description and Requirements We AreSynopsys 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. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You Are:You are a seasoned RTL design leader with a strong record of driving complex ASIC digital subsystems from concept to silicon. You bring the technical depth to define architecture, translate requirements into clear specifications, and deliver high-quality, first-time-right RTL for robust, scalable subsystem designs.Your background includes multiple successful tape-outs and deep experience working across design, verification, DFT, and implementation to bring complex programs to closure. You are fluent in industry-standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA, and you apply strong judgment in low power design, DFT architecture, and subsystem-level technical decision-making.What You Will Be Doing:Leading the subsystem lifecycle from requirements and architecture definition through releaseDeveloping subsystem architecture, functional specifications, and high-quality RTL micro-architectureDriving design quality through RTL linting, CDC, RDC, and close partnership with verification, DFT, and implementation teamsIntegrating standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA into subsystem designsApplying low power and DFT design methodologies at the architectural levelMentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical reviews and design excellenceThe Impact You Will Have:Delivering high-performance digital IP subsystems that power next-generation silicon solutionsEnabling first-time-right RTL, helping reduce verification cycles and accelerate time-to-marketStrengthening subsystem quality, scalability, and interoperability through rigorous design practicesInfluencing architectural decisions that shape the future of digital IP design at SynopsysContributing to a collaborative, innovative engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadershipWhat You Will Need:BSEE, BSCE, MSEE, MSCE, or an advanced degree, plus 8+ years of direct experience in RTL design and subsystem architecture for complex ASIC or SoC projectsStrong expertise in RTL coding using Verilog/System Verilog, along with linting, CDC, RDC, and formal verification toolsExperience with standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBASolid knowledge of low power design methodologies, DFT architecture, and the broader ASIC design flowProven ability to lead cross-functional efforts from specification through siliconWho You Are:A strong technical leader with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learningA clear communicator who can work effectively across diverse technical teamsA collaborative mentor who helps raise the performance of those around youAnalytical, detail-oriented, and driven to solve complex design challenges with quality and rigorAdaptable and resilient in a fast-moving, high-performance environmentThe Team You Will Be A Part Of:You will join the Synopsys Digital IP Subsystem team, a group focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable digital subsystems for global customers. The team values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and plays an important role in advancing Synopsys leadership in engineering solutions from silicon to systems.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 proTop of Form#LI-DP1Job Description and RequirementsWe AreSynopsys 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. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You Are:You are a seasoned RTL design leader with a strong record of driving complex ASIC digital subsystems from concept to silicon. You bring the technical depth to define architecture, translate requirements into clear specifications, and deliver high-quality, first-time-right RTL for robust, scalable subsystem designs.Your background includes multiple successful tape-outs and deep experience working across design, verification, DFT, and implementation to bring complex programs to closure. You are fluent in industry-standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA, and you apply strong judgment in low power design, DFT architecture, and subsystem-level technical decision-making.What You Will Be Doing:Leading the subsystem lifecycle from requirements and architecture definition through releaseDeveloping subsystem architecture, functional specifications, and high-quality RTL micro-architectureDriving design quality through RTL linting, CDC, RDC, and close partnership with verification, DFT, and implementation teamsIntegrating standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA into subsystem designsApplying low power and DFT design methodologies at the architectural levelMentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical reviews and design excellenceThe Impact You Will Have:Delivering high-performance digital IP subsystems that power next-generation silicon solutionsEnabling first-time-right RTL, helping reduce verification cycles and accelerate time-to-marketStrengthening subsystem quality, scalability, and interoperability through rigorous design practicesInfluencing architectural decisions that shape the future of digital IP design at SynopsysContributing to a collaborative, innovative engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadershipWhat You Will Need:BSEE, BSCE, MSEE, MSCE, or an advanced degree, plus 8+ years of direct experience in RTL design and subsystem architecture for complex ASIC or SoC projectsStrong expertise in RTL coding using Verilog/System Verilog, along with linting, CDC, RDC, and formal verification toolsExperience with standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBASolid knowledge of low power design methodologies, DFT architecture, and the broader ASIC design flowProven ability to lead cross-functional efforts from specification through siliconWho You Are:A strong technical leader with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learningA clear communicator who can work effectively across diverse technical teamsA collaborative mentor who helps raise the performance of those around youAnalytical, detail-oriented, and driven to solve complex design challenges with quality and rigorAdaptable and resilient in a fast-moving, high-performance environmentThe Team You Will Be A Part Of:You will join the Synopsys Digital IP Subsystem team, a group focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable digital subsystems for global customers. The team values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and plays an important role in advancing Synopsys leadership in engineering solutions from silicon to systems.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 proTop of Form#LI-DP1

We Are

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. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are:

You Are:

You are a seasoned RTL design leader with a strong record of driving complex ASIC digital subsystems from concept to silicon. You bring the technical depth to define architecture, translate requirements into clear specifications, and deliver high-quality, first-time-right RTL for robust, scalable subsystem designs.

Your background includes multiple successful tape-outs and deep experience working across design, verification, DFT, and implementation to bring complex programs to closure. You are fluent in industry-standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA, and you apply strong judgment in low power design, DFT architecture, and subsystem-level technical decision-making.

What You Will Be Doing:

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Leading the subsystem lifecycle from requirements and architecture definition through release
  • Developing subsystem architecture, functional specifications, and high-quality RTL micro-architecture
  • Driving design quality through RTL linting, CDC, RDC, and close partnership with verification, DFT, and implementation teams
  • Integrating standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA into subsystem designs
  • Applying low power and DFT design methodologies at the architectural level
  • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical reviews and design excellence

The Impact You Will Have:

The Impact You Will Have:
  • Delivering high-performance digital IP subsystems that power next-generation silicon solutions
  • Enabling first-time-right RTL, helping reduce verification cycles and accelerate time-to-market
  • Strengthening subsystem quality, scalability, and interoperability through rigorous design practices
  • Influencing architectural decisions that shape the future of digital IP design at Synopsys
  • Contributing to a collaborative, innovative engineering culture through mentorship and technical leadership

What You Will Need:

What You Will Need:
  • BSEE, BSCE, MSEE, MSCE, or an advanced degree, plus 8+ years of direct experience in RTL design and subsystem architecture for complex ASIC or SoC projects
  • Strong expertise in RTL coding using Verilog/System Verilog, along with linting, CDC, RDC, and formal verification tools
  • Experience with standard protocols such as UCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and AMBA
  • Solid knowledge of low power design methodologies, DFT architecture, and the broader ASIC design flow
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional efforts from specification through silicon

Who You Are:

Who You Are:
  • A strong technical leader with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning
  • A clear communicator who can work effectively across diverse technical teams
  • A collaborative mentor who helps raise the performance of those around you
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and driven to solve complex design challenges with quality and rigor
  • Adaptable and resilient in a fast-moving, high-performance environment

The Team You Will Be A Part Of:

The Team You Will Be A Part Of:

You will join the Synopsys Digital IP Subsystem team, a group focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable digital subsystems for global customers. The team values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and plays an important role in advancing Synopsys leadership in engineering solutions from silicon to systems.

Rewards and Benefits:

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 proTop of Form

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At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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