Director ASIC Digital Design

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18428 Base Salary Range $188000-$282000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 08.20.2026

We Are

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 that help customers accelerate innovation and productivity.

You Are

A 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 Of

You 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 Benefits

Synopsys 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.