ASIC Digital Design, Principal 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-performan ce silicon chips and software content.

You Are:

You are an accomplished AI engineer with a deep understanding of GenAI, RAG, and agentic AI systems. You enjoy architecting robust, production-rea dy solutions that streamline technical workflows and empower teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Agent & Workflow Development

Architect multi-agent systems and agentic workflows for IP R&D automation

Design and implement AI copilots with tool use, planning, and memory capabilities

Build prompt systems and orchestration logic for complex, multi-step tasks

RAG & Knowledge Systems

Design retrieval pipelines for semiconductor IP documentation (specs, verification reports, design docs)

Build ETL

(Extract-Trans form-Load) workflows for document parsing, chunking, and semantic enrichment

Optimize retrieval quality through evaluation, reranking, and hybrid search strategies

Integration & Interoperabili ty

Implement MCP (Model Context Protocol)

servers/client s for secure context sharing across enterprise tools

Build A2A

(Agent-to-Agen t) integrations connecting AI services with existing IP development workflows

Develop APIs enabling seamless interaction between agents and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools

Production & Reliability

Establish evaluation frameworks: retrieval metrics, agent task success rates, output quality scoring

Implement guardrails for output validation, hallucination detection, and domain accuracy

Build observability i

nfrastructure: tracing, token usage monitoring, latency tracking

Optimize for

cost/performan ce through caching, model routing, and token management

Collaboration

Partner with IP designers and verification engineers to capture domain expertise

Translating R&D workflow pain points into AI-powered solutions

Document architecture, prompt strategies, and integration patterns for team scaling

The Impact You Will Have:

Accelerate IP development cycles through intelligent automation

Reduce manual effort via smart copilots and agentic workflows

Enable data-driven decisions through AI-powered insights

Improve accuracy and consistency across verification and documentation tasks

What You’ll Need:

5+ years in software development with AI/ML focus

Expertise in GenAI, RAG, and agentic AI systems

Advanced Python proficiency (modularity, testing,

documentation)

Understanding of semiconductor IP development practices

Experience with ETL pipelines,

observability, and cloud deployment

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Nice to Have:

Experience with agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, or equivalent)

Familiarity with MCP and A2A integration patterns

Background in EDA tool integration

Who You Are:

Innovative

problem-solvin g with AI

Strong

cross-function al collaboration skills

Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences

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elf-motivated, adaptable approach to continuous learning

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join an engineering team pioneering GenAI solutions for Digital Interface Controller IP, working closely with stakeholders to deliver transformative AI applications.

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.