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Overview
Synaptics is looking for smart and talented Staff Design Verification Engineer to join our IC verification group in Chengdu. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a large team around the world working to create revolutionary products. In this role, you will be a part of the verification team which is responsible for verifying various products, such as Audio SoC, Video SoC, MCU, etc. . This position reports to the Director, ASIC Design Verification
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
Partner closely with design teams to drive high quality verification work
Deep understanding of architecture and design specifications
Develop verification environment and components using SystemVerilog/UVM
Technically lead SoC verification execution and mentor junior team members
Develop test scenarios as per test plan and verify design functionality
Perform Gate Level and Low Power verification
Create functional test patterns for ATE testing
Competencies
Strong knowledge of Industry Standard Verification Methodologies e.g. UVM
Good understanding of some standard protocols like AMBA AXI/AHB, SPI/I2C/UART/USB/I2S, etc.
Good understanding of HVL (SystemVerilog), HDL (Verilog), C/C++ and scripts (python, perl, shell)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly to both technical teams and product level teams at the appropriate level of detail
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work with dynamic, geographically distributed teams, with the passion to become part of cross-functional teams as necessary to ensure testability
Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment to complete projects on time with minimal guidance
Resourceful and able to solve complex problems through adaptation of existing technology and investigation of new technology to resolve complex problems
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
Qualifications (Requirements)
Bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field or equivalent
12+ years relevant industry experience
Track record of building Testbenches from scratch, functional and code coverage aspects, assertions; formal verification knowledge is a plus
Hands-on experience using AI techniques for automation of tasks or usage of available EDA AI tools for verification tasks like regression analysis is a plus
Strong experience in pre-silicon verification (simulation/emulation)
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.