Synopsys Hardware Test / Validation Engineer Interview Questions
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Synopsys
Verification Engineer
Mid Difficult Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a very technical interview focusing on communication systems and digital design. Make sure to prepare for questions about CDC and Clock Skew. Also, really study what you put on your CV because they'll ask for every detail, even stuff that isn't directly related to the job.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Could you explain your university projects in detail?
- Tell me about your experience with communication systems.
- Describe your knowledge of digital design principles.
Synopsys
Digital Verification Engineer
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Recruited via a LinkedIn post, my resume was shortlisted. After a couple of days, they scheduled a technical interview, followed by an HR round. Then, there was a 12-month internship offer with a 38k stipend.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain mod counters, and synchronous versus asynchronous counters?
- What is the difference between blocking and non-blocking assignments?
- Tell me about randomization in verification.
Synopsys
Design Verification Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
I interviewed for the verification domain at Synopsys, Bangalore. I got the call from the HR in mid-July. The first level interview (telephonic) was conducted the very first day and lasted for 45 minutes. The second level interview was scheduled for two days later, but the interviewer didn't show up on time due to work. I informed the HR, and she rescheduled it for the next day. However, the interviewer bailed again. The last communication I received was that the position was put on hold. It's frustrating when companies don't respect candidates' time and effort.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain your understanding of UVM concepts?
- What are your thoughts on SV concepts?
Synopsys Hardware Test / Validation Engineer Interview Questions
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“What are the different input names for a Flip Flop?”
Read reports →“How can one implement a Multiplexer with XOR gates?”
Read reports →“Can you design a clock that divides by 2 using a D-flip-Flop?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the purpose of the 'explicit' keyword in C++?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between blocking and non-blocking assignments?”
Read report →“Can you explain the difference between Mealy and Moore machines?”
Read report →“Write a Verilog program for an FSM, clock generator, and a mux.”
Read report →“Can you implement a 4-to-1 multiplexer using the ternary operator?”
Read report →“Can you explain the difference between setup and hold time?”
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