R&D Engineer, Sr Staff

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12998 Base Salary Range $138000-$207000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 20/10/2025

You Are:

You are an accomplished R&D professional with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges using cutting-edge technology. With a deep understanding of software development and hardware design, you thrive in multidisciplinary environments where innovation is at the forefront.

You demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and foster a supportive, inclusive environment for your colleagues. You value diversity of thought and experience, recognizing how it drives better outcomes for both teams and customers. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of silicon design and verification technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing new features for next-generation emulation platforms, shaping the future of silicon verification technology.
• Architecting and coding complex EDA algorithms focused on FPGA synthesis, driving efficiency and accuracy in chip design.
• Mapping RTL designs into FPGA environments, leveraging deep verification and implementation knowledge.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to interpret customer requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Debugging and optimizing software using tools like gdb, valgrind, and collect to ensure robustness and scalability.
• Proposing and integrating new technologies and methodologies to enhance existing product offerings.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerating the development and deployment of advanced silicon chips for global technology leaders.
• Reducing project schedules for customers by delivering optimized emulation solutions.
• Enabling Synopsys to maintain its leadership in the EDA industry through continuous innovation.
• Enhancing product performance, scalability, and reliability, directly benefiting end-users and customers.
• Driving adoption of new methodologies and technologies across Synopsys’ product portfolio.
• Contributing to an inclusive and collaborative engineering culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Supporting the transformation of industries such as automotive, AI, IoT, and cloud computing through advanced design solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s in EE/CS/CE with 10+ years, or Master’s/PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or related fields.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming, with a strong grasp of object-oriented and multi-threaded development.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in debugging and optimizing complex software using tools such as gdb, valgrind, and collect.
• Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Tcl, Shell, Python) and familiarity with HDL (System Verilog/VHDL) and basic hardware design.
• Background in EDA/CAD tool development, with knowledge of logic synthesis and FPGA synthesis as a plus.

Who You Are:

• Innovative problem-solver with a growth mindset and a drive to learn new technologies.
• Effective communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly within diverse teams.
• Collaborative team player who motivates and inspires others to pursue new solutions.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Flexible and adaptive, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Champion of inclusion and diversity, contributing to an equitable workplace.

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 A Part Of:

Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips—faster. As the world’s leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips, we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance—eliminating months off their project schedules.

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.

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 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.