Director, Digitial Verification Engineering

Description

Millions of people experience Synaptics every day. Our technology impacts how people see, hear, touch, and engage with a wide range of IoT applications -- at home, at work, in the car or on the go. 

We solve complex challenges alongside the most influential companies in the industry, using the most advanced algorithms in areas such as machine learning, biometrics, and video processing, combined with world class software and silicon development. 

Overview

Synaptics is looking for a Sr. Manager, Digital Verification Engineering to join our dynamic and growing WPD organization. You will be responsible for driving the SoC design in the BT, BLE, and 15.4 domains. You will provide technical leadership and expertise in the latest design methodologies as well as Bluetooth. You will lead the design of digital signal processing data paths, host interfaces (such as UART), high-speed interfaces, and embedded microcontrollers. Additionally, you will spearhead efforts to pioneer new innovations in the design, with the aim of enhancing performance and reusability. This position reports to the VP, Silicon Engineering. 

Responsibilities & Competencies 

Job Duties

• Technically mentor and lead a team of design verification engineers 
• Lead development of test plans to verify Bluetooth standards including BLE, sequences and design components 
• Create test cases (programs) to assert each design component and run simulations to achieve the goal of full module coverage 
• Lead Bluetooth testbench specifications and coverage plans, implement constraint-random sequences, agents, and environment using the UVM methodology 
• Develop a co-simulation environment to verify between C models and RTL modules 
• Develop System Verilog based VMM/UVM test bench environment 

Competencies

• Team builder and strong leader – hiring and developing talent, vision to inspire and excite team, and management of performance 
• Experience in working collaboratively and leading a diverse, global cross-functional team 
• Passionate about building great products and solving customer and business problems 
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies
• Analytical and able to make informed decisions based on experience
• Demonstrated ability to use data to improve processes and evaluate design options 
• Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills with high attention to detail 
• Able to solve problems that are not clearly defined and require in depth understanding of technology and organizational objectives; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas 
• Excellent verbal and written communication that is clear, concise, and compelling 

Qualifications (Requirements) 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Communication, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field, or equivalent 
• 12+ years of experience in digital IC verification and Verilog coding, including min. 4 years of management experience 
• Strong System Verilog/UVM based verification skills and experience with assertion and coverage-based verification methodology
• Familiar with formal / static verification methodologies is a plus
• Good understanding of at least one of the following: computer architecture, MCU peripherals, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth
• Experience in GLS 
• Travel up to 10% 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.