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Architect- FPGA Design, PCIe Protocol
Accepting applicationsSynopsys Inc · Sunnyvale, CA
Full-Time Mid_senior EthernetFPGAPCIeRTLSynopsys
Posted
5d ago
Category
Verification
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Synopsys is seeking a highly motivated Architect to join the Speed Adapter (SA) engineering team, part of our HW‑Assisted Verification (HAV) organization.
This role focuses on the development of Speed Adapter solutions that bridge real‑world, high‑speed interfaces with designs running on ZeBu™ emulation and HAPS® prototyping platforms.
Speed Adapters are a critical component of Synopsys’ In‑Circuit Emulation (ICE) and system‑level validation strategy, enabling customers to connect their pre‑silicon designs to real devices, testers, and hosts with high fidelity and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Speed Adapter solutions for advanced protocols such as PCIe and CXL
Implement protocol functionality on FPGA‑based platforms to bridge real‑world I/O with DUTs running at reduced speeds on emulation and prototyping systems
Collaborate with IP, emulation, and prototyping teams to deliver end‑to‑end system‑level validation solutions
Develop and debug RTL, firmware, and system‑level components for Speed Adapter products
Support integration with ZeBu™ and HAPS® platforms, including example designs and reference flows
Participate in customer escalations, root‑cause analysis, and solution delivery for complex system‑level issues
Contribute to roadmap planning, feature definition, and technical differentiation versus competitive solutions
Required Qualifications
12 + years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong hands‑on experience with PCIe and/or CXL protocols
Solid understanding of digital design, RTL development, and FPGA‑based systems
Experience with system‑level validation, emulation, or prototyping environments
Familiarity with high‑speed serial interfaces and real‑world I/O connectivity
Strong debugging skills across RTL, firmware, and hardware/software boundaries
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑geography, cross‑functional team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ZeBu, HAPS, or other emulation/prototyping platforms
Knowledge of additional protocols such as Ethernet, USB, UFS, or MIPI
Exposure to ICE / Direct‑ICE or post‑silicon validation workflows
Customer‑facing experience supporting complex system bring‑up and debug
Experience working with FPGA high‑speed transceivers and board‑level interfaces
Why Join Synopsys Speed Adapter Team
Work on industry‑leading system‑level validation technology used by top semiconductor and hyperscale customers
Influence next‑generation protocols such as PCIe Gen6/Gen7 and CXL3.x/4.0
Be part of a team that spans IP, emulation, prototyping, and real‑world connectivity
Opportunity to work on differentiated, patent‑pending technologies not available from competitors
Collaborate with global experts in hardware‑assisted verification
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This role focuses on the development of Speed Adapter solutions that bridge real‑world, high‑speed interfaces with designs running on ZeBu™ emulation and HAPS® prototyping platforms.
Speed Adapters are a critical component of Synopsys’ In‑Circuit Emulation (ICE) and system‑level validation strategy, enabling customers to connect their pre‑silicon designs to real devices, testers, and hosts with high fidelity and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Speed Adapter solutions for advanced protocols such as PCIe and CXL
Implement protocol functionality on FPGA‑based platforms to bridge real‑world I/O with DUTs running at reduced speeds on emulation and prototyping systems
Collaborate with IP, emulation, and prototyping teams to deliver end‑to‑end system‑level validation solutions
Develop and debug RTL, firmware, and system‑level components for Speed Adapter products
Support integration with ZeBu™ and HAPS® platforms, including example designs and reference flows
Participate in customer escalations, root‑cause analysis, and solution delivery for complex system‑level issues
Contribute to roadmap planning, feature definition, and technical differentiation versus competitive solutions
Required Qualifications
12 + years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong hands‑on experience with PCIe and/or CXL protocols
Solid understanding of digital design, RTL development, and FPGA‑based systems
Experience with system‑level validation, emulation, or prototyping environments
Familiarity with high‑speed serial interfaces and real‑world I/O connectivity
Strong debugging skills across RTL, firmware, and hardware/software boundaries
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑geography, cross‑functional team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ZeBu, HAPS, or other emulation/prototyping platforms
Knowledge of additional protocols such as Ethernet, USB, UFS, or MIPI
Exposure to ICE / Direct‑ICE or post‑silicon validation workflows
Customer‑facing experience supporting complex system bring‑up and debug
Experience working with FPGA high‑speed transceivers and board‑level interfaces
Why Join Synopsys Speed Adapter Team
Work on industry‑leading system‑level validation technology used by top semiconductor and hyperscale customers
Influence next‑generation protocols such as PCIe Gen6/Gen7 and CXL3.x/4.0
Be part of a team that spans IP, emulation, prototyping, and real‑world connectivity
Opportunity to work on differentiated, patent‑pending technologies not available from competitors
Collaborate with global experts in hardware‑assisted verification
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