Design Architect (PCIe/CXL Expert)

Location: Shanghai, China

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a visionary and highly experienced logic design expert with a passion for building next-generation hardware solutions. With a strong foundation in PCI Express (PCIe) and/or Compute Express Link (CXL) protocols, you thrive in challenging technical environments, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in high-speed, complex SoC-class platforms. Your background combines deep hands-on expertise in FPGA architecture, RTL design, and hardware validation, making you a go-to leader for mission-critical projects. You excel at architecting robust, production-quality subsystems and are adept at navigating the intricacies of hardware/software co-design and debugging.

You are a natural collaborator and mentor, able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your global perspective and excellent communication skills enable you to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and customers around the world. You are energized by opportunities to lead, whether it’s guiding feature rollouts, solving tough engineering challenges, or supporting cutting-edge customer deployments. Always eager to learn and adapt, you stay at the forefront of industry advances in FPGA, high-speed protocols, and system design. Your commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement sets you apart as a leader in your field.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architecting, designing, and implementing PCIe/CXL-based FPGA subsystems for advanced SoC emulation and prototyping platforms.
• Developing and optimizing RTL code for Xilinx UltraScale, UltraScale+, and Versal FPGAs, ensuring high performance and efficient resource usage.
• Designing and integrating high-speed serial interfaces, DMA engines, memory/cache-coherent protocols, and complex system interconnects.
• Leading hardware validation and debugging activities across both hardware and software domains to deliver robust, production-quality solutions.
• Collaborating with R&D, Applications, Field Engineering, and Marketing teams to gather requirements, define features, and support global customer deployments.
• Driving alpha/beta feature rollout, providing expert technical support, and ensuring successful adoption of ZeBu/HAPS platforms by customers worldwide.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enabling industry-leading SoC emulation and prototyping platforms that accelerate time-to-market for Synopsys customers.
• Delivering high-performance, reliable hardware solutions that set benchmarks in PCIe/CXL protocol integration and validation.
• Enhancing the capabilities of ZeBu and HAPS platforms, empowering semiconductor companies to innovate faster and more efficiently.
• Driving adoption of advanced emulation technologies across AI, server, storage, and data center markets.
• Mentoring and guiding engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Building lasting partnerships with global customers by providing expert-level support and thought leadership in high-speed protocol design

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in ASIC/FPGA logic design for complex SoC-level systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of PCIe (Gen4–Gen6) and/or CXL (1.1/2.0/3.0) protocols, including link training, TLP/CXL.io/cache/mem, flow control, and error handling.
• 7+ years of hands-on Xilinx FPGA experience, including transceiver/SERDES integration and FPGA prototyping flows.
• Strong proficiency in RTL development (SystemVerilog/Verilog) and comprehensive understanding of the hardware development cycle (simulation, synthesis, timing analysis).
• Solid grasp of FPGA architecture, clocking/reset design, CDC, and debugging high-speed interfaces.
• Experience in Unix/Linux development environments.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a global mindset.
• Proactive problem solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical leader and mentor, passionate about sharing knowledge and guiding teams.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.
• Adaptable and eager to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Customer-focused, with a dedication to supporting and enabling client success.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a world-class, multidisciplinary engineering team passionate about developing state-of-the-art emulation and prototyping solutions. The team values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, working closely with global colleagues in R&D, customer support, and product management. Together, you will tackle some of the most complex challenges in hardware design, driving the future of high-speed, scalable SoC platforms for leading-edge industries.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.