Architect - FPGA Design, AXI/UCIe Protocol

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Speed Adapter solutions for PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL 2.0/3.x, UCIe, and AXI protocols
• Implement protocol logic and speed adaptation functionality on FPGA-based platforms to bridge multi-gigabit interfaces with reduced-speed DUTs
• Develop and debug RTL, firmware, and system-level components across the full Speed Adapter stack
• Collaborate with IP, emulation, and prototyping teams to deliver integrated system-level validation solutions
• Build reference designs, example flows, and integration documentation for customer deployment
• Support customer escalations by performing root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and protocol layers
• Contribute to roadmap planning and feature definition for next-generation Speed Adapter products

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience in digital design and FPGA-based systems
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Deep hands-on experience with at least two of the following: UCIe, PCIe (Gen4 or later), CXL (2.0 or later), or AXI
• Strong RTL development skills with experience designing and deploying logic on FPGA platforms
• Experience with system-level validation, emulation, or prototyping environments
• Solid understanding of high-speed serial interfaces, including transceiver configuration and link training
• Demonstrated ability to debug across RTL, firmware, and board-level hardware using waveform viewers and protocol analyzers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ZeBu, HAPS, Veloce, or Palladium emulation/protyping platforms
• Familiarity with In-Circuit Emulation or Direct-ICE workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Paid Time Off (ETO and FTO programs) plus company holidays
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Competitive salary and eligibility for annual bonuses and equity

About the Company

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation, and analysis solutions to power the next generation of semiconductor innovation.