ASIC Digital Design/Verification, Sr Staff
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing
In short
Synopsys seeks a Sr Staff ASIC Digital Design/Verification Engineer in Tokyo to design and verify HBM controller IP for advanced SoC applications. This role involves RTL design, micro-architecture, testbench development using SystemVerilog/UVM, and leading verification strategies. The position requires extensive experience with semiconductor design flows and protocols, strong English communication skills, and a Master's or Bachelor's degree with significant relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing RTL-based HBM controller IP cores for cutting-edge SoC applications.
- Interpreting and translating standard and product functional specifications into detailed micro-architectures.
- Making architectural and methodological judgments for both design and verification activities.
- Developing comprehensive verification strategies, including testbench architectures using SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Creating and maintaining verification plans, item lists, coverage metrics, and checker definitions to ensure thorough validation.
- Coordinating and leading design review meetings to ensure alignment and technical excellence across global teams.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, setting quality standards and driving innovation.
- Documenting progress, generating reports with “visible” verification metrics, and ensuring project milestones are met.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience with RTL design and micro-architecture development from functional specifications.
- Proficiency in verification methodologies (UVM/VMM/OVM), SystemVerilog, and object-oriented verification techniques.
- Deep understanding of SoC/ASIC design flows, verification planning, and coverage-driven verification.
- Experience with simulation tools, Unix operating environments, and scripting languages (Perl, Python, TCL).
- Solid knowledge of protocols such as DDR, PCIE, AMBA (AXI/CHI), SD/eMMC, Ethernet, USB, and MIPI.
- Strong English communication skills and the ability to document and present technical concepts effectively.
- BSEE with 9~10+ years or MSEE with 7~12+ years of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Advantageous: Experience with formal verification, firmware/embedded software, C/C++, and functional safety standards (ISO26262, FMEDA).
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
- ETO and FTO Programs.
- Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
- Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
- Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
- Competitive salaries.
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