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General Information

Job Title
Principal Design Verification Engineer
Job ID
14143
Country
Canada
City
Ottawa
State/Province
Ottawa (Hines Road)
Date Posted
19-Jan-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
ASIC Digital Design
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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 an experienced verification engineer with at least 8 years in digital verification. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy mentoring others, and have a passion for solving complex technical challenges. You’re skilled in System Verilog, UVM, scripting, and bring a creative, systematic approach to problem-solving. Your strong communication skills and proactive mindset make you a valuable team player eager to deliver high-quality results.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Define and build verification environments for IP-level designs using System Verilog and UVM.
  • Apply advanced verification techniques for SerDes applications.
  • Develop test cases, checkers, and coverage metrics.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally.
  • Drive end-to-end verification and continuous process improvement.


The Impact You Will Have:

  • Ensure robust digital design verification and high product quality.
  • Influence new product architectures and development strategies.
  • Mentor and grow the engineering team.
  • Accelerate project delivery by resolving verification challenges early.
  • Enhance Synopsys’ leadership in digital verification.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.


What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field; 8+ years of digital verification experience.
  • Expertise in System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL and UVM.
  • Experience with coverage-driven RTL verification.
  • Strong scripting and C/C++ programming skills.
  • Ability to define verification plans and develop testbenches.


Who You Are:

  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and a strong communicator.
  • Creative, analytical, and adaptable to new challenges.


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a high-performing engineering team focused on digital verification of leading-edge IP, collaborating across domains and geographies to deliver innovative solutions.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.