R&D Engineering Intern

Job Title: R&D Engineering Intern

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 on the Profiling Platform, a full suite of profiling and debugging tools designed to improve R&D productivity.
• Contribute to the Telemetry Platform, an enterprise-level platform to record and transmit data, capturing application behavior and infrastructure details.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the overall quality of products, functionalities, and customer experience.
• Develop and optimize algorithms in C and C++ to improve platform efficiency.
• Utilize scripting languages such as Python to automate tasks and enhance system functionalities.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a MS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with system concepts on Unix.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $34.00-$48.00 per hour. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive wealth, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive 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 upon request.

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.

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 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.