ASIC Digital Design, Manager- 19315 Markham, Canada Category: Engineering Posted: 10/29/2026 Job ID: 19315

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Overview Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries. Job Description Date posted 10/29/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 19315 Base Salary Range $166000-$248000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 10/29/2026 You Are: You have built a career in firmware at the boundary between hardware, software, and analog. You bring deep expertise in developing product features and customer-specific enhancements, also working with post-silicon bring- up to optimize the hardware and algorithm. Analyzing RTL waveform to debug firmware and discussing algorithm performance with system designers is central to your technical approach. The role sits at the intersection of deep technical work and team leadership. You are comfortable bringing engineers together to identify and solve technical issues. At Synopsys, the Serdes PHY firmware you work on will power the next generation of PAM4 PCIe and Ethernet What You’ll Be Doing Joining Serdes IP team for Application Optimized Intellectual Property (AOIP), the ‘Factory Two’ model that helps customers to develop differentiated silicon tailored to specific workloads and system architecture Joining a team working on PCIe7 and PCIe8 PHY which recently won CEO innovation award Developing firmware for next-generation PAM4 Serdes spanning multiple protocols like PCIe and Ethernet. Collaborating closely with systems, analog design, digital design, verification, and lab teams during firmware development and debugging. Supporting and enhancing existing firmware applications and features. Developing and maintaining infrastructure for firmware application development. Diagnosing customer firmware-related failures. Participating in firmware integration, debugging, and silicon hardware bring-up. Driving improvements in firmware design methodologies across the organization. Contributing to improvements in system-level architecture while working with cross-functional team members. Define verification plans and build verification environments for chip/module level designs with DV engineers using System Verilog with UVM The Impact You Will Have Advancing the development of high-performance firmware for cutting-edge technologies. Enhancing the functionality and reliability of Synopsys' Serdes PHY IP products. Optimizing hardware and algorithms through post-silicon bring-up and debugging activities. Improving customer satisfaction through robust firmware solutions and comprehensive documentation. Driving innovation in firmware design methodologies and system-level architecture. Collaborating with diverse teams to deliver integrated solutions that push the boundaries of technology. What You’ll Need Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with relevant industry experience 10+ years working experience in a related field Understanding of both digital logic and firmware/software development plus previous in-depth specialization in either. Proficient in C Advocate for structured firmware development, verification and documentation processes Working understanding of cross-development tool flows Working experience of digital logic design, simulation, and debug using Verilog Understanding of Serdes standards such as PCIe, Ethernet is an asset Scripting experience with Perl, Python, Bash, or Csh is an asset. Who You Are Ability to resolve issues in creative ways and exercise self-directed judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Experience designing and promoting solutions to complex digital design and software development challenges. Demonstrated experience executing projects from start to completion. Demonstrated experience contributing complex portions to larger team design/development. Experience working with diverse internal team members and customers on complex technical issues. Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com . Apply Email LinkedIn X Facebook Benefits At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves. Visit Benefits Page Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family. Time Away In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs. Family Support Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more. ESPP Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back. Retirement Plans Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country. Compensation Competitive salaries. ** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm Get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like Explore Markham View Map Hiring Journey at Synopsys Apply When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration. Phone Screen Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have. Interview Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role. Offer Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept! Onboarding There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation. Welcome! Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys! 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