Digital Design Verification, Principal Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing

In short

Synopsys is seeking a Principal Engineer in Digital Design Verification to join their team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves leveraging AI/ML and GenAI for chip design and verification, implementing advanced verification flows using EDA tools, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Applying AI techniques to accelerate design verification using agentic AI tools.
Implementing reference and unified verification flows for Synopsys digital IP products using VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs.
Building robust, scalable verification infrastructures for complex IP and SoC projects.
Partnering with global engineering teams to define and propagate best-in-class verification methodologies.
Leading and mentoring junior engineers.
Driving technical initiatives and managing high-impact assignments.
Collaborating with tool development teams to influence product evolution.
Supporting customers and internal stakeholders by troubleshooting and optimizing verification processes.

Requirements

Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in IP/SoC verification.
Good understanding of Agentic AI technologies like Cursor and/or VS Code co-pilot.
Passion to learn Agentic AI mechanisms and apply them for design verification.
Familiarity with Synopsys verification tools such as VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs.
Demonstrated ability to validate verification flows and infrastructure for complex digital designs.
Solid programming and scripting skills (SystemVerilog, UVM, Tcl, Python or similar languages).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Computer engineering.
Experience with multi-tasking and managing technical projects independently.
Ability to document, communicate, and propagate technical methodologies across global teams.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to Agentic AI EDA tools will be a big plus.
Innovative problem solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Excellent communicator, able to distill complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
Natural mentor and team player, passionate about knowledge-sharing and team development.
Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
Self-motivated leader who takes initiative and drives projects to successful completion.
Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn and grow alongside industry leaders.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
ETO and FTO Programs for time away.
Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount with a 24-month look-back.
Retirement plans (vary by region and country).
Competitive salaries.

Skills

SystemVerilogUVMTclPythonAIGenAICloudVCSVerdiVMS Execution ManagerVerdi PlannerVIPsCursorVS Code co-pilot

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About Synopsys Inc

Smart, Secure Everything—From Silicon to Software Synopsys technology is at the heart of innovations that are changing the way we live and work. The Internet of Things. Autonomous cars. Wearables. Smart medical devices. Secure financial services. Machine learning and computer vision. These breakthroughs are ushering in the era of Smart, Secure Everything―where devices are getting smarter, everything’s connected, and everything must be secure. Powering this new era of technology are advanced silicon chips, which are made even smarter by the remarkable software that drives them. Synopsys is at…

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