At Synopsys, you will lead a team building Ethernet MAC and PCS controllers that power networking silicon across the industry. The work is technically hard, the team is real, and what you build will matter.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead a team of digital design engineers developing Ethernet MAC and PCS IP from microarchitecture specification through customer release
Drive architectural and microarchitectural decisions for next-generation Ethernet controllers, translating customer requirements into robust, scalable RTL implementations in SystemVerilog
Oversee design reviews, timing closure strategy, CDC/RDC sign-off, and synthesis quality across multiple concurrent IP development projects
Manage resource allocation, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration with verification, physical design, and product teams to meet schedule and quality commitments
Conduct technical interviews, assess candidate capabilities in RTL design and microarchitecture, and build a high-performing team through hiring and onboarding
Mentor engineers on complex implementation challenges including high-speed interface design, multi-voltage domain architectures, and UPF-based low-power methodologies
Own performance reviews, career development planning, and succession planning for your team while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
The Impact You Will Have
Deliver Ethernet IP that powers networking products across the semiconductor industry, enabling high-speed connectivity in data centers, automotive, and AI systems
Build and scale a digital design team capable of executing complex IP development projects with quality, predictability, and technical rigor
Strengthen Synopsys IP portfolio by driving architectural innovation and design reuse across Ethernet MAC, PCS, and related high-speed interface technologies
Reduce time-to-market for customers by ensuring IP releases meet timing, power, and area targets without late-stage surprises or silicon respins
Grow the next generation of RTL design talent through mentorship, technical coaching, and hands-on leadership in real product development
Influence cross-functional execution by providing clear technical direction, risk assessment, and tradeoff analysis that keeps projects on track
Shape the technical culture of the Ethernet IP group by setting standards for design quality, code reviews, and engineering discipline
What You'll Need
10+ years of hands-on ASIC digital design experience with deep expertise in RTL development, microarchitecture, and IP design
3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow design teams
Expert-level proficiency in SystemVerilog and Verilog for synthesis, with a strong track record of delivering production-quality RTL
Deep knowledge of high-speed interfaces and protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, or AMBA AXI/AHB/APB
Strong understanding of Static Timing Analysis, synthesis, timing closure, and the ability to make microarchitectural tradeoffs that meet timing and power goals
Hands-on experience with CDC and RDC verification flows, linting, and static sign-off methodologies
Experience with low-power design techniques, UPF-based power intent definition, and multi-voltage domain architectures is a strong plus
Familiarity with advanced process nodes (7nm, 5nm, or below) or hardware/software co-verification using emulation platforms like Palladium or Zebu is a plus
Who You Are
You can look at a timing report, identify the critical path, and explain to your team why the fix is not just about adding pipeline stages but rethinking the datapath architecture
You know the difference between mentoring someone through a tough technical problem and solving it for them, and you default to the former unless the schedule truly demands the latter
You ask the right questions in design reviews, the ones that uncover assumptions, expose risks, and make the team think harder about corner cases before they become bugs
You are comfortable having hard conversations about performance, technical gaps, or missed commitments, and you do it in a way that builds trust rather than defensiveness
You can explain a complex microarchitectural tradeoff to a product manager in two sentences without losing the technical nuance that matters
You treat hiring as seriously as you treat design reviews because you know that the quality of your team determines the quality of the IP you ship
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will join the Synopsys Ethernet IP Group in Bengaluru, a team focused on designing and developing Ethernet MAC and PCS controllers that power networking solutions across the industry. This is a core IP design team, not an SoC integration group. The work centers on complex ASIC and IP development requiring deep RTL expertise, microarchitecture skills, and a strong understanding of high-speed interface technologies. You will collaborate closely with verification, physical design, and product teams to deliver IP that meets rigorous customer requirements for performance, power, and quality.
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.
