R&D Engineering, Architect

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15339 Base Salary Range $208000-$312000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/18/2026

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 a visionary architect with a passion for advancing hardware-assisted verification methodologies and technologies. You thrive in environments that demand both technical expertise and strategic insight, balancing hands-on engineering with high-level system design. Your extensive experience in hardware verification, coupled with a deep understanding of FPGA-based emulation, prototyping, and acceleration platforms, makes you a trusted leader in the field. You are comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams and interfacing with both internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving industry needs. 

 You are adept at translating complex requirements into practical architectures, always striving for scalability, performance, and reliability. You foster collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and valued. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail allow you to anticipate challenges and drive continuous improvement. You are committed to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and cultivating a culture of innovation within your team. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of silicon verification, making a tangible impact on next-generation products and technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architecting hardware-assisted verification solutions, including emulation and prototyping platforms, to accelerate silicon design verification cycles.
• Defining system-level requirements, technical specifications, and performance benchmarks for new verification products and features.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize verification flows and methodologies.
• Guiding the development of scalable architectures that support complex SoC and IP designs, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability.
• Driving research and development initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into Synopsys verification offerings.
• Engaging with customers and partners to understand their needs, gather feedback, and refine product capabilities for real-world use cases.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting professional growth within the team.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate the adoption of hardware-assisted verification, reducing time-to-market for advanced semiconductor products.
• Enable customers to validate complex designs with increased efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Drive innovation in verification methodologies, setting new industry standards for performance and usability.
• Enhance Synopsys’ competitive position by delivering differentiated, high-impact verification solutions.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key industry players, empowering collaborative innovation.
• Shape the direction of future R&D initiatives, influencing the evolution of verification technologies at Synopsys.

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive experience in hardware verification, emulation, and prototyping (FPGA-based and/or custom platforms).
• Strong knowledge of verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, OVM, SystemVerilog, VHDL) and EDA tools.
• Proven track record architecting and delivering complex system-level verification solutions.
• Expertise in SoC/IP design, integration, and performance optimization.
• Ability to conduct technical analyses, benchmarking, and trade-off studies for verification architectures.
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-verification and accelerated simulation techniques.

Who You Are:

• Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative leader who fosters inclusivity and empowers diverse teams.
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Committed mentor and advocate for continuous learning and professional development.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic R&D engineering group focused on hardware-assisted verification solutions. The team comprises experts in system architecture, hardware design, software development, and verification methodologies. Together, you’ll collaborate to develop innovative platforms and tools that enable customers to validate their most ambitious silicon designs, working at the forefront of technology and shaping industry standards.

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.