# ASIC Digital Design Engineer, Architect

**Company**: Synopsys
**Location**: Austin, Texas
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $181000-$271000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Ticker**: SNPS
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478

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## Description

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

You are an experienced and visionary ASIC Digital Architect, who is passionate about driving the future of semiconductor technology. You possess deep functional knowledge and expertise in design methodologies, and you thrive in an environment where you can influence and implement strategic goals. Your background includes a comprehensive understanding of protocols such as DDR, PCIe/CXL, UCIe, AMBA and its applications.

**Responsibilities:**

- Defining and developing ASIC RTL design and verification at both chip and block levels.

- Creating and executing design plans for complex digital designs, particularly focusing on DDR, PCIe, CXL, UAL, UCIe IO protocols.

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of designs.

- Utilizing advanced design and verification methodologies and tools to achieve high-quality results.

- Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.

**The Impact You Will Have:**

- Enhancing the reliability and performance of Synopsys’ digital design processes.

- Driving innovations in DDR, PCIe, UAL, UCIe technology, contributing to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.

- Improving time-to-market for high-performance silicon chips through efficient methodologies.

- Building and nurturing a highly skilled development team, elevating overall project quality.

- Influencing strategic decisions that shape the future of Synopsys’ capabilities.

- Ensuring that Synopsys remains a leader in the semiconductor industry through continuous technological advancements.

**Requirements:**

- BSEE or BSCE +12 years or an advanced degree and +10 years industry experience

- Extensive experience in ASIC RTL design.

- In-depth knowledge of DDR, PCIe, UAL, UCIe and similar IO protocols and their applications.

- Proficiency in advanced digital design tools and methodologies.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.

**Benefits:**

- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.

- Time away programs, including ETO and FTO.

- Family support, including maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.

- ESPP: Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24-month look-back.

- Retirement plans that vary by region and country.

- Competitive salaries.

## Skills

### Required
- ASIC RTL design
- DDR
- PCIe
- UAL
- UCIe
- digital design tools
- methodologies

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