Staff Firmware Design Engineer

Senior Firmware Design Engineer 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.

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

Our Silicon IP business is all about integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP—predesigned blocks, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors. All to help customers integrate more capabilities, meet unique performance, power, and size requirements of their target applications, and get differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk.

You Are: You are a passionate and inventive engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. As a Firmware Staff Engineer, you bring a strong digital design background and a keen understanding of embedded software development, particularly in bare metal environments. You are motivated by the challenge of working at the cutting edge of mixed-signal and high-speed SerDes technology, continuously learning and applying new concepts to real-world solutions.

You value collaboration and clear communication, adept at working across multidisciplinary teams to drive complex projects from concept to silicon validation. Your attention to detail ensures robust, reliable firmware, while your proactive mindset helps you anticipate issues and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. You are committed to structured development practices, embracing documentation and verification as essential parts of the engineering process.

Your curiosity leads you to explore emerging standards and scripting tools, and you are always eager to share knowledge and mentor less experienced colleagues. Above all, you are driven by a desire to have a tangible impact on the technology that powers tomorrow’s innovations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and debug bare metal firmware for advanced mixed-signal and high-speed SerDes products.
• Collaborate with digital and mixed-signal design teams to define firmware requirements and system integration strategies.
• Lead and participate in the structured development, verification, and documentation of firmware solutions.
• Execute and drive projects from specification through to silicon bring-up and functional validation on prototype test-chips.
• Support internal and external customers by troubleshooting and resolving firmware-related issues in a timely manner.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new methodologies, tools, and standards to improve firmware quality and development efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate the integration of advanced capabilities into customer SoCs, reducing product time-to-market.
• Enhance the reliability and performance of next-generation SerDes and mixed-signal products through robust firmware development.
• Enable seamless collaboration across design, verification, and application teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Drive innovation by introducing new firmware techniques and best practices to the team.
• Support customer success by providing expert guidance and rapid resolution of firmware challenges.
• Contribute to Synopsys’ reputation as a leader in silicon IP and embedded systems solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• BSEE or MSEE with a minimum of 5 years of experience in bare metal firmware development and silicon testing.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, including RTL-level concepts and methodologies.
• Proven experience with structured firmware development, verification, and comprehensive documentation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects from inception to successful completion, including silicon bring-up and validation.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Basic knowledge of SerDes standards and protocols is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Shell or Python is advantageous.

Who You Are:

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven, with a passion for quality and innovation.
• Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who values clear and open communication.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Resourceful problem solver with a customer-centric mindset.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You will join a highly experienced and diverse mixed-signal design and verification team dedicated to developing leading-edge SerDes and mixed-signal IP solutions. The team thrives on collaboration and continuous learning, working closely with digital, analog, and firmware experts to deliver innovative products from specification to silicon validation. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders.

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.