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Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we are powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation and SoC Design, we want to meet you.\n\nJob Description and Requirements\nThe role is for SoC Verification in the System Solutions Group (SSG). The role primarily requires development and implementation of System Design Solutions using Synopsys EDA tools and IP to solve customer problems as part of a service project team. This is a “hands-on” leadership role that includes managing SoC Verification team as well as planning and execution of programs. We are looking for an applicant to drive and manage a team of SoC/Subsystem/IP Verification engineers taking on many aspects of design development cycle including Verification Plan development, Testbench, VIP development and Integration, Regressions, Gate Level Simulations, Emulation to achieve design closure. In addition, you will be interacting with customers and other Synopsys teams to gather requirements, estimate effort, cost, schedules, design size and feasibility studies.\nThe Systems Solutions Group (SSG) delivers tool, methodology, architecture, design creation, design verification and physical implementation expertise to enable leading edge customers to complete their most challenging SoC design projects. Our work spans from sub-blocks to full turnkey end-to-end SoCs. Our customers range from start-ups to industry leaders, commercial companies, and government agencies. Our customers develop SOCs for high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defense, and more.\n\nResponsibilities\nHead a cohesive team across sites, responsible for all aspects of the SoC Digital and Mixed Signal Verification.\nBuild, Grow, Manage and Lead a team of 15+ SoC/Subsystem Verification Engineers for various customer engagements. \nWork with Synopsys customers to understand their needs and define verification scope and activities. \nAssist and mentor the team in day-to-day activities and grow the capabilities of verification team for future assignments. \nReview various results and reports to provide continuous feedback to the team and improve quality of deliverables. \nReport status to management and provide suggestions to resolve any issues that may impact execution. \nWork with peers to improve verification methodology and improve execution efficiency. \nCollaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish deliverables.\nWork with Architects and RTL Designers, to write detailed test specifications, test plans and to finalize design tradeoffs and performance verification including Interconnects\nVerify Complex IP blocks, Subsystems and SoC Top Level and support emulation\nFoster an environment of collaboration, accountability for teams supporting the project, while providing leadership and guidance to the cross-functional teams\nAdhere to quality standards, process and best practices.\nRamp-up on new Verification tools and methodologies using Synopsys Products to enable customers.\nWork with other Synopsys teams including BU AEs and Sales to develop, broaden and deploy Tool and IP solutions. \nRequired\nB.E/B. Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Electronics with 20+ years experience in SoC Verification domain.\nTechnical expertise in various aspects of pre-silicon SoC/Subsystem Verification (UVM, Coverage Analysis, Verification plan creation, debugging, etc) \nGood knowledge of various protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, etc) and/or processor/interconnect/debug architecture. \nHand on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzer and third party VIP integration (such as Synopsys VIPs) is must.\nAbility to lead a team to perform verification on complex SoC/IP/Subsystems.\nExperience in Consumer/Automotive/HPC/AI domains is a must have.\nExperience with planning and managing verification activities for SoC/Subsystems/IPs.\nStrong understanding of design concepts, ASIC flows and stakeholders.\nGood communication skills.\nAt Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.\nIn addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. 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