Interface IP Verification Engineer (Pre-Silicon) - 18380
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing
In short
Synopsys is seeking an experienced Interface IP Verification Engineer (Pre-Silicon) in Austin, Texas, to own the verification of next-generation PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet IP for AI, cloud, and high-performance computing systems. This role requires a strong background in ASIC verification with SystemVerilog and UVM, and expertise in high-speed interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Own verification of industry-leading Interface IP solutions including PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet technologies.
- Architect and develop scalable UVM-based verification environments and reusable verification IP.
- Drive verification strategy from specification review through coverage closure and product release.
- Collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, firmware, and system teams to identify issues early and accelerate product quality.
- Debug challenging design and system-level issues while improving verification efficiency and automation.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to the evolution of verification best practices across the organization.
Requirements
- BSEE/MSEE with 5+ years of direct industry proven success verifying complex ASIC or SoC designs using SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Strong protocol expertise in one or more of the following: PCIe, CXL, DDR, Ethernet, or other high-speed interfaces.
- Experience developing constrained-random, coverage-driven verification environments.
- Strong debugging skills across RTL, simulation, and protocol compliance issues.
- Experience with industry-standard simulators such as VCS, ModelSim, or similar tools.
- Ability to drive technical initiatives independently while collaborating across global engineering teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Deliver robust verification solutions for complex Interface IP products.
- Improve testbench reuse, coverage, and verification efficiency.
- Influence methodology improvements across the verification organization.
- Help develop the next generation of verification talent through mentorship and technical leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses may be eligible.
- Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back (ESPP).
- Retirement Plans.
- Time Away (ETO and FTO Programs).
- Family Support (Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more).
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