R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13249 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 25/10/2025

Staff R&D Engineer_ Zebu

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 passionate and innovative engineer with a strong background in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, holding an MS or Ph.D. degree. With 3-5 years of software development experience, you have honed your skills in developing and testing large C++ applications in a Linux environment. Your expertise extends to EDA, particularly in place-and-route, static timing analysis, synthesis, or timing closure for large capacity and high-performance designs. You excel in designing efficient algorithms and data structures and possess a solid understanding of digital logic design, FPGA architecture, and hardware description languages.

As a highly developed interpersonal communicator, you thrive in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with global multi-site teams. Your passion for technology drives you to work with the world's most advanced technologies, contributing to innovations that power the future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working on the industry's leading and fastest emulation system, Zebu Server, supporting billion gates based on advanced high-density FPGA technology.
• Specializing in areas such as logic partitioning, placement and routing, pin assignment, and performance optimization.
• Innovating and developing next-generation emulation backend technologies used in Zebu software tools.
• Solving challenging practical problems through innovative ideas and software development.
• Running benchmarking designs and demonstrating the effectiveness of your solutions.
• Collaborating with a global multi-site core team to drive technological advancements.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Contributing to the development of the industry's fastest emulation system, enhancing design capacity and performance.
• Driving innovation in emulation backend technologies, shaping the future of chip design and verification.
• Solving complex problems that directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of Zebu software tools.
• Ensuring the success of our clients by providing cutting-edge solutions for large-scale and high-performance designs.
• Collaborating with a global team to integrate advanced technologies that power modern innovations.
• Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a leader in technological innovation and excellence.

What You’ll Need:

• MS/Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of software development experience in developing and testing large C++ applications in a Linux environment.
• Knowledge of EDA, especially in place-and-route, static timing analysis, synthesis, or timing closure.
• Experience with efficient algorithm and data structure design.
• Understanding of digital logic design, FPGA architecture, and hardware description language.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and solution-oriented, with a passion for tackling challenging problems.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in your approach to software development and testing.
• Adaptable and open to working with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Driven by a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact in the industry.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a global multi-site core team specializing in areas such as logic partitioning, placement and routing, pin assignment, and performance optimization. This team is dedicated to designing and developing next-generation emulation backend technologies used in Zebu software tools, working collaboratively to drive innovation and technological advancements.

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.