Description
Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing.
As a Senior Staff Emulation Engineer, you will bridge 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.
You will define technical requirements for Emulation IP, working directly with IP development and verification teams to ensure correct implementation and deployment on Zebu platforms.
Your responsibilities will also include:
- 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 includes:
- 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
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 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
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs, including competitive salaries, comprehensive medical and healthcare plans, time away, family support, ESPP, retirement plans, and more.