Principal Digital Design Engineer, PCIe

Responsibilities

• Own the PCIe digital architecture and drive RTL design execution across block, subsystem, and IP integration levels
• Define micro-architecture, design specifications, and implementation strategies for high-performance, power-efficient, and scalable PCIe IP
• Lead end-to-end digital design activities from architecture definition through RTL development, debug, design convergence, and post-silicon support
• Serve as the technical authority for PCIe design, resolving complex issues and making critical design trade-offs
• Mentor ASIC digital design engineers through design reviews, technical feedback, and hands-on problem solving
• Collaborate with verification, physical design, formal, emulation, firmware, and system teams to ensure seamless IP integration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of ASIC digital design experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years
• Deep expertise in PCIe digital design and architecture, including direct ownership of RTL design and micro-architecture definition
• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or principal engineer driving complex ASIC digital design projects
• Strong understanding of ASIC design fundamentals including clocking, resets, low-power techniques, and design for test
• Proven ability to drive designs from concept through silicon, including post-silicon debug and support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CXL, DDR, AMBA, UCIe, or related high-speed interconnect protocols
• Familiarity with AI-driven design tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, TCL, or Python for design automation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Paid time away including ETO and FTO programs
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Competitive salaries and retirement plans

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, and design services to power innovation across commercial, enterprise, and automotive markets.