R&D Engineering, Architect

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16841 Base Salary Range $181000-$271000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/15/2026

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 engineering leader with a passion for driving innovation at scale. Your expertise spans advanced semiconductor reliability challenges, and you thrive in environments where complexity meets opportunity. You possess a deep technical foundation—whether from a BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline—and have amassed over a decade of hands-on experience solving demanding engineering problems. You are recognized for your ability to lead and inspire teams, set technical direction, and deliver state-of-the-art solutions in high-stakes environments.

Your approach is collaborative, engaging with cross-functional groups, customers, and partners to distill requirements and translate them into actionable plans. You are comfortable operating autonomously, making impactful decisions, and mentoring others to achieve their best. You have a keen understanding of the market landscape, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies, enabling you to architect solutions that are not just innovative, but also commercially viable. Your communication skills allow you to articulate complex ideas clearly and foster alignment among stakeholders. If you are driven by curiosity, leadership, and the desire to shape the future of silicon-to-system reliability, Synopsys offers you the platform to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the planning and architecture of research initiatives across multiple projects and disciplines, setting the technical direction for major innovations.
• Coordinating product design and development activities, with extensive analysis in user experience, software design, and solver research.
• Acting as the top technical reference across groups or products, evaluating emerging technologies and methods to create leading-edge solutions.
• Defining, developing, and maintaining best practices through technical reviews and mentoring, driving organizational excellence.
• Engaging with strategic customers and partners to assess needs, develop solutions, and disseminate information about new opportunities to senior management.
• Functioning as a high-level team leader, project manager, or software architect, sometimes overseeing line management of technical teams.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Setting the technical vision and strategy for next-generation silicon-to-system reliability solutions.
• Accelerating innovation and enabling Synopsys to maintain leadership in semiconductor design and verification.
• Enhancing product performance and reliability, directly influencing customer success and satisfaction.
• Driving cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing, elevating technical standards and best practices.
• Mentoring and developing engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Translating business requirements into actionable technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with market needs and strategic goals.

What You’ll Need:

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12 years’ experience, MS with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years.
• Extensive commercial experience addressing advanced semiconductor multiphysics reliability challenges, including EMIR, thermal/stress, and ESD.
• Recognized technical leadership with a proven track record of defining requirements and delivering state-of-the-art solutions.
• Expert-level knowledge in silicon-to-system reliability technologies and methodologies.
• Mastery in delivering innovative technical solutions for large-scale commercial products and driving technology roadmaps across multiple teams.

Who You Are:

• Visionary leader with strategic thinking and the ability to set direction for major technical initiatives.
• Collaborative communicator, adept at engaging stakeholders and translating complex concepts.
• Proactive mentor, passionate about developing others and fostering technical excellence.
• Adaptable problem solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated professional, comfortable operating independently and making impactful decisions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a diverse, high-performing engineering team focused on pioneering reliability solutions for the semiconductor industry. The team is collaborative, multidisciplinary, and dedicated to delivering innovations that empower customers to tackle the most complex challenges in chip design and verification. Together, you’ll push the boundaries of technology and shape the future of silicon-to-system reliability.

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.