R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer
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About the role
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 thrive on complex code and real-world results. You see C++ as your toolkit for solving hard, meaningful problems, and you’re comfortable getting deep into legacy code to make things faster, smarter, and more reliable. You don’t wait for perfect specs, you ask questions, test ideas, and bring others along. You like building things that last, from new algorithms to better Zebu tools. Learning new tech is second nature and you never shy away from a tough debugging session.
What You'll Be Doing
Developing and improving algorithms in C++ for Zebu
Design and develop emulation and FPGA prototyping software
Debugging, testing, and refining the Zebu codebase
Participating in the complete software development lifecycle for Zebu, from specification to customer validation
Implement partitioning, placement, and routing algorithms
Optimizing netlists and integrating performance improvements throughout the software chain
The Impact You Will Have
Accelerate chip design cycles for customers
Deliver high-performance, reliable EDA tools
Enhance user experience for global engineering teams
Drive innovation in verification and prototyping
Support Synopsys’ industry leadership
Empowering customers to solve complex challenges
What You'll Need
PhD, MS, or ME in CS or EE with strong programming skills
Strong C++ skills and experience in large codebases
Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and heuristic
Debugging and troubleshooting expertise
Experience with Linux tools (bash/csh, tcl, make, gcc)
Who You Are
You get to the root of technical problems, not just the symptoms
You explain complex ideas clearly, in writing and conversation
You’re proactive about learning and sharing knowledge
You ask for clarity and push for better solutions
You work well solo and with others
The Team You'll Be Part Of
As a member of the Zebu R&D team, you will work with other enthusiastic and creative engineers. You will contribute to a growing tool where you can your knowledge and skills. Things you'll learn include formal verification strategies, distributed computing, machine learning, and more. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and delivering cutting-edge technology to our customers.
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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Compensation
This Software Engineer role pays $120k-$180k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.
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