Director ASIC Digital Design

Synopsys
Austin, TX, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$188,000.0 - $282,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Data Centers Logic Synthesis of Circuits Ethernet Firmware PCI Express SystemVerilog Application Specific Integrated Circuits Physical Design

Job description

  • Lead and grow digital design and pre-silicon verification teams focused on Interface IP technologies such as PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet.
  • Own execution, resource planning, and delivery from architecture through silicon validation and customer deployment.
  • Drive design and verification excellence through robust methodologies, quality standards, and coverage closure.
  • Partner across architecture, analog, physical design, firmware, and applications engineering to ensure successful product releases.
  • Develop technical talent, build leadership capability, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

The Impact You Will Have

  • Deliver industry-leading Interface IP enabling AI, cloud, networking, and next-generation SoC platforms.
  • Shape technical direction, product quality, and engineering best practices across multiple product lines.
  • Improve engineering efficiency through scalable design, verification, and automation methodologies.
  • Influence product strategy and customer success through strong technical leadership.
  • Build and mentor future technical and people leaders within Synopsys., You will lead engineering teams responsible for digital design and pre-silicon verification of high-performance Interface IP solutions. Working closely with cross-functional partners, your organization will deliver foundational technology powering AI accelerators, data centers, networking platforms, and advanced semiconductor systems worldwide.

Requirements

A proven engineering leader with deep expertise in ASIC digital design and verification, and a track record of delivering complex semiconductor products. You combine strong technical judgment with the ability to build, scale, and develop high-performing teams., * BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

  • 12+ years of related experience in ASIC design and verification experience.
  • Strong expertise in RTL design, SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern EDA development environments.
  • Experience delivering high-performance Interface IP products from concept through production.
  • Proven success building teams, driving execution, and making sound technical decisions in complex environments.

Who You Are

  • Strategic, technically credible, and highly collaborative.
  • Skilled at balancing quality, performance, schedule, and business priorities.
  • An effective communicator who translates technical complexity into clear business outcomes.
  • Passionate about developing talent and creating high-performing teams.
  • Committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the company

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services that help customers accelerate innovation and productivity., Synopsys offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities. Your recruiter can provide additional details during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S. Synopsys maintains a workplace where all personnel, customers, and vendors are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We maintain worldwide policies in our Work Rules Policy, which is applicable to all employees in furtherance of these principles. We pride ourselves on providing a healthy and productive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, and any other characteristic protected by law. For applicants and employees with disabilities, we also make reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws and regulations. We are each expected to do our part to create a healthy and productive work environment for everyone. This includes bringing issues to management’s attention when you believe certain conditions are distracting from a good work environment. Our Work Rules Policy also allows you to raise concerns with other Synopsys managers. If employees are still unable to resolve their concerns, their disputes may be resolved through our Internal Issue Resolution Process Policy. In addition, all managers and employees in positions of authority have a special obligation to maintain and support a healthy and productive work environment.

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