Senior Engineer (R&D Engineering)

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16204 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/26/2026

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-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. 

You Are:

A passionate and forward-thinking engineer who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments, you are motivated by developing high-performance simulation solutions that enable the next generation of self-driving cars, mobile devices, and virtual reality applications. With a strong foundation in software engineering, hands-on experience in C/C++ and Python, and a commitment to best practices, you approach complex technical problems with curiosity and discipline. 

Keen attention to detail, a focus on quality, and an eagerness to learn and adapt set you apart. Comfortable working across cross-functional teams, you value clear communication, knowledge sharing, and supporting your colleagues as you contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

•Designing, developing, and optimizing simulation solutions for virtual Electronic Control Units (vECUs) used in automotive and telecommunications applications.

•Taking ownership of feature development from requirements gathering through design, coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring high quality and performance.

•Developing and executing comprehensive unit and integration tests to validate software functionality and reliability.

•Participating in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies to drive best practices and continuous improvement within the team.

•Supporting debugging and issue resolution across both Windows and Linux-based environments, ensuring seamless operation and customer satisfaction.

•Designing, developing, and maintaining robust CI/CD workflows to automate build, test, and deployment processes in both local and cloud environments.

•Writing clear, concise technical documentation for all implemented features to support knowledge sharing and maintainability.

The Impact You Will Have:

•Empowering leading automotive and telecommunications companies to accelerate development cycles for cutting-edge embedded software.

•Driving innovation in simulation and testing technologies that underpin the next generation of smart vehicles, devices, and applications.

•Enhancing the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of Synopsys’ market-leading simulation solutions.

•Contributing to the seamless integration of virtualization technologies for complex automotive systems, influencing industry standards.

•Improving code quality and reliability through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and adoption of modern development practices.

•Fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team.

What You’ll Need:

•B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0.

•2+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in high-tech or simulation environments.

•Strong hands-on experience in C/C++ software development and object-oriented design principles.

•Python expertise applied to automation, scripting, and developing test infrastructure.

•Solid understanding of software architecture and the complete product development cycle.

•Familiarity with socket-based communication and inter-process communication (IPC) techniques.

•Experience with simulation principles, test automation, and CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Artifactory.

•Bonus: Experience with simulation technologies, co-simulation standards (FMI, SSP), and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, Some/IP, DoIP).

Who You Are:

•Self-motivated collaborator who is passionate about learning and scaling up new initiatives.

•Driven by enthusiasm, integrity, and a strong work ethic rather than supervision.

•Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

•Adaptable and proactive individual who can navigate complex challenges and drive continuous improvement.

•Committed to quality, reliability, and delivering value to both the team and customers.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Systems Software Group, an agile, innovative team focused on developing disruptive system solutions built on Synopsys’ market-leading emulation, FPGA prototyping, virtual prototyping, verification IP, and optical design technologies. Our team collaborates across disciplines to enable cutting-edge applications in automotive, mobile, networking, and AI. Together, we’re at the heart of powering the Era of Smart Everything, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the technologies driving tomorrow’s world. 

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. 

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.