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 at Synopsys, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Define technical requirements for Emulation IP, working directly with IP development and verification teams to ensure correct implementation and deployment on Zebu platforms
- Track and report key metrics on Emulation IP quality, performance, and coverage, driving continuous improvement across verification workflows
- Stay ahead of evolving PCIe and DDR standards, interpret specification updates, ECNs, and errata, and translate those into actionable changes for both Emulation and Design IP teams
- Review and validate test plans for Emulation IP and Design IP, ensuring completeness, traceability, and alignment with product quality goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with verification, design, product, and platform teams to optimize emulation methodologies and standardize best practices
- Mentor engineers on emulation strategies, verification techniques, and IP development workflows
The Impact You Will Have:
- Accelerate time to market for high-performance IP by defining emulation strategies that catch issues earlier and reduce silicon respins
- Elevate product quality across Synopsys IP portfolios by ensuring Emulation IP meets the real needs of design and verification teams
- Drive adoption of best-in-class emulation and verification methodologies that become standard practice across the organization
- Influence the next generation of emulation solutions and workflows, positioning Synopsys as a leader in pre-silicon validation
- Improve cross-functional collaboration and alignment between geographically distributed teams, reducing friction and rework
- Standardize verification workflows and metrics, making it easier for teams to track progress, identify gaps, and deliver with confidence
- Shape how Synopsys develops and deploys Emulation IP for cutting-edge digital designs and system architectures
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