You have spent years deep in the details of PCIe digital design, and somewhere along the way you became the person others come to when a design decision matters or when something complex needs untangling. You know PCIe architecture not just from specs but from living through silicon bring-up, debugging corner cases at 2 a.m., and watching designs either hold up or fall apart under real-world conditions. That experience shaped how you think about micro-architecture, trade-offs, and what actually ships.
You are technical first. You still review RTL. You still care about how a clock domain crossing is handled or whether a state machine will scale to the next generation. But you have also learned how to lead without needing to own every line of code. You set direction, you make the hard calls on architecture, and you help engineers work through problems that do not have obvious answers.
You do not wait for perfect clarity. You work with what you have, ask the right questions, align across verification and physical design and firmware, and move the design forward. At Synopsys, you will work on PCIe IP that powers silicon across commercial, enterprise, and automotive customers, and the technical decisions you make will matter.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the PCIe digital architecture and drive RTL design execution across block, subsystem, and IP integration levels, staying directly involved in design decisions and reviewsDefine micro-architecture, design specifications, and implementation strategies for high-performance, power-efficient, and scalable PCIe IPLead end-to-end digital design activities from architecture definition through RTL development, debug, design convergence, and post-silicon supportServe as the technical authority for PCIe design, resolving complex issues and making critical design trade-offs that affect current and next-generation IPMentor ASIC digital design engineers through design reviews, technical feedback, and hands-on problem solvingCollaborate with verification, physical design, formal, emulation, firmware, and system teams to ensure seamless IP integration and silicon successDrive design quality through rigorous reviews, coding standards, and maintainability practices that raise the bar across the teamThe Impact You Will Have
Deliver industry-leading PCIe digital IP that powers silicon for customers building next-generation products across commercial, enterprise, and automotive marketsStrengthen the technical foundation and execution quality of PCIe designs used by leading semiconductor companiesInfluence the technical strategy and roadmap for Synopsys PCIe and interconnect IP, shaping architecture decisions that affect multiple product generationsRaise the technical capability of the team through mentorship, design leadership, and knowledge sharing that builds long-term strengthImprove design predictability, quality, and execution efficiency through strong architectural leadership and disciplined engineering practicesDrive Synopsys' position as a leader in high-speed interface IP by delivering robust, scalable, and silicon-proven solutionsEnable faster time-to-market for customers by delivering PCIe IP that integrates cleanly and performs reliably in complex SoC environmentsWhat You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of ASIC digital design experience, or Master's degree with 10+ yearsDemonstrated experience as a technical lead or principal engineer driving complex ASIC digital design projectsDeep expertise in PCIe digital design and architecture, with direct ownership of RTL design and micro-architecture definitionStrong understanding of ASIC design fundamentals including clocking, resets, low-power techniques, and design for testProven ability to drive designs from concept through silicon, including post-silicon debug and supportExperience with CXL, DDR, AMBA, UCIe, or related high-speed interconnect protocols is highly desirableFamiliarity with AI-driven design tools, scripting languages like Perl, TCL, or Python for design automation is a plusWho You Are
You lead through technical depth, not just delegation. You review RTL, you understand the trade-offs, and you help engineers navigate decisions that do not have clean answersYou communicate clearly across disciplines. You can explain a complex PCIe architecture decision to a verification lead, a physical design engineer, and a program manager without losing the threadYou care about design quality and maintainability. You push back when a shortcut will create problems three months from now, and you build designs that the next engineer can actually work withYou are collaborative and direct. You work well across global teams, you give clear feedback, and you build trust through follow-through and technical credibilityThe Team You'll Be Part Of
You will join the DesignWare Digital IP R&D organization at Synopsys, focused on architecting and delivering world-class PCIe IP. The team spans multiple global sites and works closely with verification, analog, system, and platform teams to deliver silicon-proven solutions for next-generation semiconductor products.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process
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