Description

Synaptics is driving innovation 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 a go-to partner for forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra® AI-Native embedded compute, 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 Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer to join our Silicon Engineering team. You will develop verification solutions for complex Processor, Edge AI and Multimedia SoC semiconductor products including test plan development, test bench development using System Verilog/UVM, coverage, performance, and verification flows/methodologies. This position reports to the Director, ASIC Design Verification.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

- Create verification plans from high level product requirements and Design Documents
- Technically lead full chip verification efforts including working with the designer to get a deep insight on the design and develop test plan for SoC and IPs
- Build test bench in System Verilog/UVM and create test cases to ensure maximum coverage including SoC system performance profiling and system level stress tests
- Run simulation in both RTL and netlist level, debug and fix issues and create test reports.




- Develop verification IPs which can be reused at different level verification
- Co-work with FPGA engineers to prepare test vectors, support tests and debug
- 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
- Mentor developing team members in debugging and capability building for SoC verification

Competencies

- Deep knowledge in System Verilog, C/C++ and UVM
- Excellent understanding of the SoC architecture, AXI/AHB protocol
- Strong understanding of SOC verification methodologies and techniques
- Deep understanding and working experience in Imaging/Video/Display protocols, MIPI/HDMI/DP protocols and CPU cores
- Excellent debugging and analytical skills
- Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- A good team player with experience in mentoring engineers
- 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 adaptation of existing technology and investigation of new technology to resolve complex problems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly
- Ability to work within and influence diverse, geographically distributed teams, with the passion to become part of cross-functional teams

Qualifications (Requirements)

- Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent
- 12+ years of experience in design verification field
- Proven track record of delivering robust IP/SoC verification solutions for complex SoC products in the semiconductor industry
- Demonstrated experience in SoC verification i.e. developing and maintaining SOC verification environment, preparing and executing test plan for state of art SOCs and final sign-off
- Experienced in full 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 Chance 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer (India)
🏢 Synaptics
📍 India