Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping)

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16016 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/09/2026

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:

Driven by curiosity and a passion for technology, you bring strong C/C++ skills and hands-on embedded software experience to the table. Comfortable navigating complex systems, you enjoy tackling challenging problems and collaborating with global teams to create impactful solutions. Your expertise includes working with Linux OS, open-source tools, and hardware-software integration, and you thrive in environments where innovation and teamwork are valued. Adaptability, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality results define your approach, making you a valuable contributor to our agile and inclusive Virtual Prototyping team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

•Developing and delivering high-performance simulation models for automotive, enterprise, telecommunications, and cloud platforms.

•Configuring and bringing up complex software stacks and drivers on simulated hardware platforms.

•Collaborating with other development teams, IP owners, third-party suppliers, support engineers, and customers to identify, implement, and deliver solutions.

•Performing root-cause analysis and debugging across software and hardware boundaries.

•Integrating open-source multimedia and security utilities (e.g., FFmpeg, GStreamer, OpenSSL) into virtual prototypes.

•Enhancing pre-silicon Virtual Platforms and models to enable early product development for global clients.

The Impact You Will Have:

•Empowering customers to accelerate product development cycles by providing robust virtual prototypes before hardware availability.

•Driving innovation in simulation solutions for next-generation electronic platforms.

•Enhancing the quality and reliability of Synopsys’ Virtual Prototyping offerings for automotive, enterprise, and cloud markets.

•Facilitating seamless hardware-software integration and validation for global customers.

•Contributing to the advancement of open-source and proprietary technologies in embedded systems.

•Strengthening Synopsys’ position as a leader in chip design, verification, and IP integration.

What You’ll Need:

•BS or MS in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar field.

•Strong programming skills, primarily in C and C++.

•Embedded software experience, ideally including Linux OS build, configuration, and debugging.

•Knowledge of IP implementation or driver development (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal), especially for Virtio, MIPI (CSI/DSI/I3C), Security, DMA, SSI, I2C, or Mobile Storage.

•Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction. 

•Experience with open-source build systems such as Buildroot or Yocto. 

•Familiarity with open-source multimedia/security utilities such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, and OpenSSL. 

•Python programming experience. 

•Experience with SystemC and/or transaction-level modelling (TLM). 

•Embedded software development on Arm cores/Arm architecture. 

•Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills. 

Who You Are:

•Innovative thinker with a passion for technology and continuous learning.

•Collaborative team player, able to work across diverse groups and cultures.

•Effective communicator, adept at translating complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

•Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

•Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, evolving environments.

•Self-motivated, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Virtual Prototyping team based in Maia, Porto, collaborating with experts in simulation, embedded software, and system modeling. The team is focused on delivering world-class virtual platforms for customers across automotive, enterprise, telecommunications, and cloud markets. You will be part of a dynamic, agile group that values innovation, inclusivity, and the pursuit of 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.