Director ASIC Digital Design

Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs Director ASIC Digital Design Austin, Texas, United States Engineering Employee $188000-$282000 Apply Save Job Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook Jump to • Overview • Job Description • Benefits • Culture • How We Hire 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. Play Video Job Description Date posted 08/20/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18428 Base Salary Range $188000-$282000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 08/20/2026 We AreSynopsys 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 that help customers accelerate innovation and productivity.You AreA proven engineering leader with deep expertise in ASIC digital design and verification, and a track record of delivering complex semiconductor products. You combine strong technical judgment with the ability to build, scale, and develop high-performing teams.What You'll Be Doing • Lead and grow digital design and pre-silicon verification teams focused on Interface IP technologies such as PCIe, CXL, DDR, and Ethernet. • Own execution, resource planning, and delivery from architecture through silicon validation and customer deployment. • Drive design and verification excellence through robust methodologies, quality standards, and coverage closure. • Partner across architecture, analog, physical design, firmware, and applications engineering to ensure successful product releases. • Develop technical talent, build leadership capability, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.The Impact You Will Have • Deliver industry-leading Interface IP enabling AI, cloud, networking, and next-generation SoC platforms. • Shape technical direction, product quality, and engineering best practices across multiple product lines. • Improve engineering efficiency through scalable design, verification, and automation methodologies. • Influence product strategy and customer success through strong technical leadership. • Build and mentor future technical and people leaders within Synopsys.What You'll Need • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 12+ years of related experience in ASIC design and verification experience. • Strong expertise in RTL design, SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern EDA development environments. • Experience delivering high-performance Interface IP products from concept through production. • Proven success building teams, driving execution, and making sound technical decisions in complex environments.Who You Are • Strategic, technically credible, and highly collaborative. • Skilled at balancing quality, performance, schedule, and business priorities. • An effective communicator who translates technical complexity into clear business outcomes. • Passionate about developing talent and creating high-performing teams. • Committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.The Team You'll Be Part OfYou will lead engineering teams responsible for digital design and pre-silicon verification of high-performance Interface IP solutions. Working closely with cross-functional partners, your organization will deliver foundational technology powering AI accelerators, data centers, networking platforms, and advanced semiconductor systems worldwide.Rewards and BenefitsSynopsys offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities. Your recruiter can provide additional details during the hiring process. At 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. In 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. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S. Apply Save Job test Share • 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 Austin 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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