Sr. Digital Verification Engineer, Video Interface Products

Description

Synaptics is leading the charge 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 the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ 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. Digital Verification Engineer on the Video Interface Products team. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform all aspects of digital verification from test plan to tapeout in next-gen data and video connectivity ASICs. You will be responsible for test development, coverage, and debug across block and full-chip designs, growing into a critical role alongside our design teams. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Digital Design Verification.

The typical base pay range for this position is USD $100,000 - $157,300 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, equity, and other benefits. Note that compensation listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

• Deliver detailed test plans for verification of interface designs by working with design engineers and architects and by reviewing specification documents
• Create and enhance constrained-random verification environments using System Verilog and UVM
• Identify and write all types of coverage measures for stimulus and corner-cases
• Debug tests with design engineers to deliver functionally correct design blocks
• Close coverage measures to identify verification holes and to enable high confidence tape-out.
• Maintain and enhance DV flow setup
• Support system validation and test teams for test vector generation and system bring up.
• Use a methodical engineering approach to the analysis and diagnosis of complex technical issues or defects
• Carry out verification tasks required to complete development work by developing a solid understanding of the system architecture and proposing changes and improvements where appropriate
  
  

Competencies

• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM
• Understanding of industry-standard protocols such as USB, AMBA and I3C
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Perl, or Tcl
• Proficiency in C / C for embedded CPU verification is desirable
• Organized and creative thinker, motivated, and independent learner who can multitask in a dynamic environment, able to create and implement new solutions where required
• Expertise in UVM or equivalent System Verilog object-oriented verification methodology
• Good understanding of assertion-based verification methodologies and familiarity with Formal Verification tools
• Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Good design, programming, and problem-solving skills and able to solve problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with international teams.No travel required
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse cross-functional team
  
  

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent
• 5 years or equivalent of relevant experience in SoC verification.
• Knowledge of industry standard protocols like DP, HDMI, PCIe or USB is desirable
• Exposure to the various verification techniques such as coverage-based verification, formal verification techniques etc.
• 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.