R&D Staff Engineer, Virtual Prototyping

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15486 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/25/2026

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:

You are an accomplished engineer with a passion for system-level design and a proven track record in virtual prototyping for complex SoCs, MCUs, or ECUs. With at least 6 years of experience and an educational background in Computer Science or Electronics (BE/B.Tech/M.Tech), you thrive in dynamic environments where technological challenges are the norm. You possess deep expertise in C/C++ programming and have hands-on experience with SystemC or HDL, particularly for modeling and integrating SoC peripherals. Your understanding of embedded software, system architectures, and serial bus protocols allows you to approach problems creatively while delivering robust solutions.

You bring a collaborative spirit to your work, guiding junior engineers and consultants with clarity and empathy. Your high energy and initiative enable you to navigate multiple projects, prioritize tasks independently, and deliver results under tight deadlines. You are excited by the prospect of working at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to cutting-edge products for automotive, datacentre, AI, and mobile domains. Your strong communication skills make you adept at customer interactions and cross-functional teamwork, and you constantly seek opportunities to innovate, learn, and share knowledge within your team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing virtual prototypes (simulation models) for advanced SoC, MCU, and ECU platforms across automotive, datacentre, AI, and mobile applications.  
• Modeling, integrating, and testing various peripherals using SystemC-based platform modeling frameworks.  
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define IP modeling requirements and creating ESL (Electronic System Level) model specifications.  
• Driving effective closure of technical issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with project goals.  
• Guiding and mentoring junior engineers and consultants in system-level platform creation, validation, and software bring-up activities.  
• Engaging in early software development and testing use cases, including bringing up Linux, Android, AutoSAR, and embedded software applications.  
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of virtual prototyping methodologies, tools, and workflows.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate early software development and validation cycles for Synopsys’ customers by delivering high-fidelity virtual prototypes.  
• Enable faster time-to-market for next-generation automotive, datacentre, AI, and mobile products through robust simulation models.  
• Enhance the quality and reliability of software and hardware integration by facilitating early testing and debugging.  
• Drive innovation in system-level modeling and contribute to the evolution of Synopsys’ virtual prototyping solutions.  
• Support customer engagements and success stories by providing expert technical guidance and troubleshooting.  
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent within the team and broader organization.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.  
• Extensive experience in modeling and integrating SoC peripherals using C/C++, SystemC, or HDL.  
• Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical challenges.  
• Experience developing applications in assembly or higher-level languages.  
• Understanding of SoC architectures and serial bus protocols such as CAN, LIN, SPI, and I2C.  
• Hands-on experience with Synopsys Virtualizer tool (preferred).  
• Knowledge of multi-core platform development and GitHub Copilot/Curson-assisted flows (preferred).

Who You Are:

• High-energy professional with a proactive approach to problem-solving.  
• Team player with strong customer-facing and collaboration skills.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.  
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a willingness to go the extra mile.  
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and working independently across multiple assignments.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a world-class development team focused on System Level Design and virtual prototyping. The team is dedicated to creating innovative simulation models for a wide range of application domains, from automotive and AI to datacentres and mobile. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to excellence define our culture as we empower customers to achieve early software development and testing success.

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.