Backend Software Engineering Intern - Zebu Compilation & Performance Optimization

Job Title: Backend Software Engineering Intern - Zebu Compilation & Performance Optimization

We Are: Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience:

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 12 weeks
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA
• Working Model: In-office
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Start Date: May/June 2025

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work in a global multi-site team specializing in areas such as logic partitioning, placement and routing, pin assignment, static timing analysis, and timing performance optimization.
• Design and develop the next generation emulation backend technologies used in Zebu software tools.
• Innovate good ideas to solve challenging practical problems.
• Develop a software program based on the selected innovative idea.
• Demonstrate the effectiveness of it by running benchmarking designs and comparing the results.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Software development experience in developing and testing large C++ applications in Linux environment.
• EDA knowledge preferred, especially in place-and-route, static timing analysis, synthesis or timing closure for large capacity and high-performance designs.
• Experience with efficient algorithm and data structure design.
• Understanding of digital logic design, FPGA architecture, and hardware description language.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, and passion to work with the world’s most advanced technologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.