About this opportunity
Synopsys lists this Senior Staff RTL Design Engineer- 16908 opportunity in boxborough, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Date posted 06/07/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16908 Base Salary Range $ -$ Remote Eligible No Date Posted 06/07/2026
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. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You bring extensive ASIC digital design experience with a track record of delivering production RTL for complex semiconductor IP. Your expertise encompasses timing closure, power optimization, and design quality across advanced process nodes.
You work effectively across organizational boundaries, collaborating with architecture, analog, verification, and physical design teams. You manage technical tradeoffs systematically, balancing performance, area, and power requirements while maintaining schedule commitments. When faced with evolving specifications, you provide data-driven analysis and practical solutions. At Synopsys, you will contribute to LPDDR PHY IP that powers mobile and AI applications in production silicon worldwide.
What You'll Be Doing
Design RTL modules for LPDDR PHY IP from microarchitecture through synthesis-ready implementation
Optimize designs to meet timing, power, and area targets across multiple process nodes
Develop Perl automation for design generation and flow integration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve timing and power challenges
Contribute to design reviews and methodology development
The Impact You Will Have
Your designs will enable LPDDR PHY IP deployed in high-volume mobile, automotive, and AI products
You will contribute to a major revenue-generating product line for Synopsys
Your work will define performance characteristics for customer systems-on-chip
Your automation will improve design efficiency across the engineering team
Your expertise will influence architectural decisions for future products
What You'll Need
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of ASIC digital design experience with RTL ownership in production silicon
Expert Verilog proficiency for timing-critical designs
Strong Perl scripting skills for design automation
Deep knowledge of synthesis, timing analysis, and power optimization
Experience with PHY IP or high-speed interfaces is preferred
Who You Are
You understand how RTL structure affects timing and power outcomes
You communicate effectively across technical disciplines
You produce maintainable code that supports collaboration
You identify process improvements proactively
You resolve technical issues through systematic analysis
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will join the team responsible for microarchitecture and front-end design of LPDDR PHY IP. This core product generates significant revenue and enables critical functionality in customer designs across mobile, automotive, and AI markets.
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.
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.
Who can apply
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