R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer

Synopsys

USonsite$120k-$180k/yrPosted Apr 20, 2026
Posting intelligenceMay be filled, listed long agoReposted 6×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

Skills

c++

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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