Principal Emulation IP Engineer

You will join Synopsys, the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. As a Principal Emulation IP Engineer, you will work on IP that powers the next generation of silicon, and the emulation strategies you define will directly affect how fast we get there.

You have spent years in the trenches of ASIC verification, and somewhere along the way, you realized that emulation is not just another tool in the flow, it is the thing that makes or breaks your ability to ship complex IP on time. You know PCIe or DDR inside and out, not just the spec but the weird corner cases, the errata that nobody talks about, and the places where emulation models fall short of what the design team actually needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Bridging the gap between Emulation IP capabilities and Design IP verification needs across both Controller and PHY domains for high-speed interfaces like PCIe and DDR
• Defining technical requirements for Emulation IP, working directly with IP development and verification teams to ensure correct implementation and deployment on Zebu platforms
• Tracking and reporting key metrics on Emulation IP quality, performance, and coverage, driving continuous improvement across verification workflows
• Staying ahead of evolving PCIe and DDR standards, interpreting specification updates, ECNs, and errata, and translating those into actionable changes for both Emulation and Design IP teams
• Reviewing and validating test plans for Emulation IP and Design IP, ensuring completeness, traceability, and alignment with product quality goals
• Collaborating cross-functionally with verification, design, product, and platform teams to optimize emulation methodologies and standardize best practices
• Mentoring engineers on emulation strategies, verification techniques, and IP development workflows

The impact you will have:

• Accelerating time to market for high-performance IP by defining emulation strategies that catch issues earlier and reduce silicon respins
• Elevating product quality across Synopsys IP portfolios by ensuring Emulation IP meets the real needs of design and verification teams
• Driving adoption of best-in-class emulation and verification methodologies that become standard practice across the organization
• Influencing the next generation of emulation solutions and workflows, positioning Synopsys as a leader in pre-silicon validation
• Improving cross-functional collaboration and alignment between geographically distributed teams, reducing friction and rework
• Standardizing verification workflows and metrics, making it easier for teams to track progress, identify gaps, and deliver with confidence

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in emulation, pre-silicon verification, or IP product development
• Expert-level knowledge of PCIe or DDR interfaces, including protocol details, verification strategies, and real-world implementation challenges
• Extensive experience with Zebu or similar emulation platforms, specifically for IP verification and system-level validation
• Proven track record leading IP product development initiatives with a strong focus on emulation and verification
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in matrixed, global teams and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and inspire change across engineering teams
• Comfort working in dynamic, ambiguous environments where requirements evolve and priorities shift