R&D Engineering, Principal Engineer

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 are the person teams call when the problem is complex, ambiguous, and technically important. You have spent 15+ years building and improving silicon or logic systems, and you know how to connect detailed technical issues to the bigger quality picture. You bring strong expertise in I/O and interface IP, and you have helped improve methods, flows, and quality practices that made teams more effective. When recurring quality issues appear, you dig into the root cause and work across functions to drive durable fixes rather than short-term patches. You are a steady voice in high-pressure situations, able to turn technical complexity into clear next steps and help engineers and stakeholders stay aligned. You influence through technical credibility, mentor engineers, and contribute to stronger quality and design practices across the organization. You are energized by ambiguity, motivated by solving hard problems, and measured by the improvements you help teams make in quality, consistency, and execution.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead deep-dive RCCA and 8D investigations for the toughest, most visible silicon IP quality issues, making sure fixes work

Improving and driving adoption of quality standards that make engineering smoother, more predictable, and more scalable

Mentor senior and mid-level engineers - think design reviews, after-action reports, and technical debates - without ever needing to be their manager

Partnering with senior stakeholders and translating business goals into practical, sustainable strategies everyone can support

Be the trusted technical face for internal teams and stakeholders - your credibility builds confidence

Surface systemic risks early and drive cross-team interventions

Shape decisions that will leave design flows and quality systems better for the next generation

The Impact You Will Have

Build customer trust by putting real risk management and transparency at the heart of everything you do

Slash escalations by catching and fixing root causes early, before they hit the customer or the bottom line

Raise the bar for product and operational quality - no band-aids, only durable solutions

Multiply your impact by embedding quality ownership and best practices across teams and projects

Build a cultural standard where everyone - from R&D to Applications to Program Management - owns quality together

Leave a legacy of smarter systems and methodologies that make life easier and better for the next wave of engineers

What You'll Need

Advanced degree (MS/PhD/MBA) with a minimum of 15 years with advanced technical roles in silicon, systems, or software

Expertise in at least one core Silicon IP interface (PHY, SerDes, DDR, HBM, UCIe) and a broad view across related domains

Comfortable operating with high autonomy and minimal direction - long-range objectives are your sweet spot

Strong communicator, able to move between engineers, and stakeholders without losing anyone in translation

Demonstrated experience running RCCA and 8D investigations that led to change

Impact across multiple product lines or technology generations, a plus

History of building and institutionalizing new engineering or quality practices highly valued

Hands-on with Microsoft Office, Confluence, Jira for reporting, tracking, and documentation

Experience with automation, workflow digitization, or quality data analytics is a bonus

Who You Are

Clearly break down a complex technical risk for an executive in two sentences

You’re the mentor senior engineers seek out when they hit a wall, and you help them level up

You drive to find the root cause (as the long-term objective) over settling for short term fixes

Expert at dealing with ambiguity, knowing how to influence decisions and clear roadblocks

The Team You'll Be Part Of

Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.

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.

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