Principal Verification Architect

Location: Ottawa, Ottawa (Hines Road), Canada

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive innovations that shape how we live and connect. Our technology powers the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. As leaders in chip design, verification, and IP integration, we empower the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software. Join us to transform the future through continuous innovation.

You Are:

You are an experienced verification architect who thrives on technical leadership and mentoring others. You excel in digital design and verification, enjoy collaborating with global teams, and are motivated by delivering high-quality solutions. Your expertise includes System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, UVM, and scripting/programming in C/C++. You’re proactive, inclusive, and passionate about process improvement and innovation. If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of semiconductor technology, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams.
• Define and implement advanced verification plans and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain UVM-based testbenches.
• Drive process improvements for verification efficiency.
• Automate verification flows using scripting and programming skills.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensure robust verification for complex ASIC and IP designs.
• Support first-silicon success and faster time-to-market.
• Elevate team skills and technical excellence.
• Champion best verification practices and tools.
• Enhance collaboration across global teams.
• Promote continuous improvement in verification processes.

What You’ll Need:

• BSEE or MSEE with at least 12+ years of direct industry experience in digital design verification with System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
• Expertise in UVM and coverage-driven RTL verification.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming (Python, Perl, C/C++).
• Ability to define verification plans and architect testbenches.
• Experience with 200G SerDes verification is an asset.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative leader and effective communicator.
• Mentor who empowers others.
• Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver.
• Adaptable and innovative.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a diverse, world-class engineering team dedicated to delivering industry-leading verification solutions for next-generation semiconductor products.