Description

Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless.

From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.

Overview

Synaptics is looking for a Staff Verification Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Silicon Engineering team. You will be responsible for all aspects of SOC verification tasks including test plan development, test bench development using System Verilog/UVM, coverage, performance, and verification flows/methodologies. This role will work closely with design, emulation and software teams to create, develop, and execute verification plans for robust SoC for Edge AI and Multimedia product lines.

This position reports to the Sr. Director, ASIC Design Verification.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

- Block and full chip verification tasks include working with designers to get a deep insight into the design and develop test plans for SoC and IPs
- Develop SoC/Sub-system/IP verification environment, create and execute verification plan for new and innovative SoCs




- Build test bench in System Verilog/UVM and create testcases to ensure maximum coverage
- Plan and execute gate level simulation, debug and fix issues.
- Develop verification infrastructure which can be reused at different levels of SoC verification
- Co-work with Emulation/FPGA engineers to prepare test vectors, support tests and debug
- Understand SoC system performance profiling and develop system level verification plans from product requirements and design documentation
- Understand DV flows, scripts and tools, and actively propose new methodologies/enhancements as needed to increase verification efficiency
- Explore advanced verification methodologies, optimize the verification process/environment to improve efficiency and quality
- Support the DV manager to increase the verification quality control and sign-off the DV tasks while supporting emulation and Pre/Post silicon validation

Competencies
- Positive knowledge in SystemVerilog, C/C++ and UVM
- Good understanding of the SoC architecture, ARM/AXI/AHB protocol
- Strong understanding of SOC verification methodologies and techniques
- Experience in industry standard simulation & debugging tools i.e. Questa/VCS and Verdi etc
- Proactive, self-starter,



able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Well organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate
- Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas
- Resourceful and able to solve complex problems through adapting technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
- A good team player with some experience in mentoring engineers in debugging and capability builds for SoC verification
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly

Qualifications (Requirements)

- Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in SoC and/or IP verification field
- Experience in verification of Image/Video Processing, WLAN, Video/Audio Interface (HDMI, MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI-2, DisplayPort etc.), Standard Interface (USB, Ethernet, PCIe etc.) and Compression/de-compression
- Experienced in full chip verification plans, execution, and sign-off
- Experienced in system performance testing
- Strong Programming skills in Perl, Python, Shell
- Experienced in low power verification
- No travel Required

Belief in Diversity Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

📌 Staff Verification Engineer (India)
🏢 Synaptics
📍 India