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Principal Front-End Design Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Frontend

In short

Synopsys is seeking a Principal Front-End Design Engineer to lead methodology, architecture, and AI-driven innovation in chip design. You will develop and deploy AI solutions, architect reusable designs, and optimize front-end flows, requiring 10+ years of experience and proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and Synopsys tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy AI-driven solutions for verification, synthesis, constraints, and DFT workflows.
  • Architect reusable subsystem reference designs for Synopsys IP.
  • Debug and optimize front-end design methodologies and automation flows.
  • Drive adoption of best practices across design and verification teams.
  • Collaborate with EDA, IP, and customer-facing engineers to solve complex design challenges.
  • Mentor engineers through technical leadership and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of ASIC, SoC, or IP design and verification experience.
  • Expertise in verification, synthesis, timing constraints, DFT, CDC/RDC, or lint methodologies.
  • Strong experience with Synopsys tools such as VCS, VC SpyGlass, Fusion Compiler, Design Compiler, and TestMAX.
  • Proficient in SystemVerilog, UVM, Tcl, Python, or similar languages.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and influence across cross-functional engineering teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of IP reuse, subsystem integration, and SoC development.
  • Passion for applying AI to improve design productivity and quality.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to translate complex technical challenges into scalable, practical solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
  • ETO and FTO Programs.
  • 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.
  • Competitive salaries.
  • Annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.

Skills

AIGenAICloudSystemVerilogUVMTclPythonVCSSpyGlassFusion CompilerDesign CompilerTestMAX
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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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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Salary

US$191,000–286,000 / year

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Sunnyvale, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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