You Are:

You are a passionate, detail-oriented Senior Software Engineer with a drive to build solutions that seamlessly bridge hardware and software. You thrive in environments where cross-disciplinary collaboration leads to breakthrough products, and you possess a deep curiosity for how things work at the signal and protocol level. Your technical expertise is matched by your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and to mentor others, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

You are not just a coder—you are a systems thinker. You understand the nuances of embedded software, appreciate the intricacies of hardware bring-up, and excel at debugging challenging integration issues. You embrace the fast pace of high-tech development, welcome ambiguous challenges as opportunities to innovate, and take pride in delivering robust, scalable solutions. You believe in continuous improvement, leveraging automation and modern development practices to drive efficiency and quality.

Above all, you are energized by working with talented people who share your commitment to excellence. You value diversity of thought and perspective, enjoy exchanging ideas, and are motivated by the prospect of seeing your work enable next-generation PCIe IP and test chips. If you’re excited to shape the future of high-speed silicon solutions, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs focused on evaluation tools for PCIe IP and test chips on Synopsys evaluation boards.
• Create software tools, APIs, and components that support evaluation, validation, and performance analysis for PCIe solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams to develop and debug both software and hardware.
• Implement test suites, diagnostic tools, and automation to validate PCIe protocol compliance, performance, and reliability.
• Support user interface and API development for evaluation and debugging of PCIe IP features.
• Analyze hardware-software interactions, troubleshooting issues, and assisting in root-cause analysis across board, chip, IP, protocol, and software layers.
• Pre-test Software Evaluation Kits, preparing evaluation boards for demos, and providing technical support during customer demonstrations.
• Design and deploy novel automation solutions (including CI/CD) to improve software development and release flows.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Empowering customers and internal teams to rapidly evaluate and deploy next-generation PCIe IP solutions.
• Enabling robust validation flows that ensure performance, reliability, and protocol compliance.
• Accelerating hardware bring-up and troubleshooting, reducing time-to-market for cutting-edge silicon products.
• Driving innovation in evaluation and automation tools, shaping best practices for the industry.
• Supporting customer success through technical expertise and hands-on demonstration support.
• Enhancing Synopsys's reputation as a leader in high-speed IP and evaluation technology.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong familiarity with CI/CD concepts and workflows.
• Expertise in Python, C++, or similar languages, with experience in embedded, driver, or system-level software development.
• Experience using and interpreting results from lab instrumentation (e.g., BERTs, oscilloscopes) for high-speed signal validation and analysis.
• Understanding of test automation, software revision control, continuous integration, protocol analyzers, and lab measurement tools.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience developing evaluation software or test automation frameworks for high-speed IP, knowledge of signal integrity, compliance testing, and PCIe ecosystem tools, and experience supporting board bring-up or evaluation processes.

Who You Are:

• Innovative problem-solver who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Strong communicator, able to articulate technical concepts and collaborate across disciplines.
• Detail-oriented and methodical, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Proactive learner who embraces new technologies and practices.
• Team player who values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive culture.
• Customer-focused, dedicated to delivering practical solutions and exceptional support.

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.

The Team You’ll Be Part Of:

You’ll join a highly skilled, collaborative team dedicated to developing the evaluation software that enables customers and internal engineers to assess Synopsys’s latest PCIe IP and test chips using cutting-edge evaluation boards. Our team is passionate about architecting and delivering robust, high-performance software tools that facilitate hardware bring-up, protocol validation, and performance analysis for next-generation PCIe solutions. We thrive on innovation, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of silicon design and verification.

Rewards & 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.