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Software Development Manager

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Engineering
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Overview

Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development.

Job Description

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 10726 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 23/04/2025

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:

You are a highly experienced software engineer with a passion for leading and mentoring teams. With a strong background in C/C++ programming, you excel in algorithmic programming, complexity analysis, and performance optimization. Your excellent communication and teamwork skills enable you to collaborate effectively across geographies. You thrive in a challenging environment where you can apply your debugging and troubleshooting expertise to develop large, efficient software systems. With at least 7 years of experience in software development and a solid educational background in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering, you are ready to take on a leadership role in driving innovation and excellence in our FPGA prototyping software.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading a high potential R&D team based in Sri Lanka, responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining large and efficient software systems.
  • Managing project planning and execution for software solution development.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams across different geographies.
  • Continuously improving and optimizing RTL compilation, logic synthesis, and optimization steps of the FPGA prototyping software.


The Impact You Will Have:

  • Accelerating software development, hardware verification, and system validation processes.
  • Contributing to the success of the HAPS® Prototyping Solution, which improves time-to-market and helps avoid costly device re-spins.
  • Enabling early embedded software development and hardware-software co-design ahead of chip fabrication.
  • Driving innovation in FPGA prototyping software, making a significant impact on the overall product performance and reliability.
  • Empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content.
  • Enhancing the capabilities of Synopsys' R&D team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological excellence.


What You’ll Need:

  • Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering.
  • At least 7 years of experience in software development.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming with excellent programming skills.
  • Expertise in algorithmic programming, algorithm complexity analysis, and performance optimization.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.


Who You Are:

  • An effective communicator with excellent teamwork skills.
  • A natural leader with experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Innovative and proactive, always seeking ways to improve and optimize processes.
  • Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams across different geographies.


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be leading a high potential R&D team based in Sri Lanka. The team focuses on designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining large and efficient software systems for RTL compilation, logic synthesis, and optimization steps of the FPGA prototyping software. This team collaborates closely with other teams across different geographies to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive technological innovation and excellence.


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.

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Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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