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Sr Software Engineer, Illumination Design

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Category: Engineering Remote Eligible Yes Hire Type: Employee
Job ID 8591 Base Salary Range $142000-$213000 Date posted 01/13/2025

Sr. Software Engineer, Illumination Design

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 passionate and experienced software engineer with a deep understanding of modern C++ and software engineering techniques. You thrive in an innovative environment and have a proven track record of developing commercial quality software products. Your excellent communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and you have a knack for solving complex problems with scalable and maintainable code. Your background in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Math has equipped you with the technical expertise needed to develop cutting-edge solutions for optomechanical systems, particularly in the field of illumination design. Experience with optical systems, illumination engineering, 3D geometry, and GPU or cloud-based applications is a plus, as is familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, C#, or .Net.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Developing solutions in C++ for our optical simulation, analysis, and design software tools used by the world’s leading optical engineers
  • Focusing on the development of illumination design software to enhance the capabilities of our tools
  • Contributing to a culture of product quality through developing logical, scalable, and maintainable code
  • Promoting ongoing practices of code refactoring, code reviews, unit testing, and regression test case creation and monitoring
  • Collaborating with developers, testers, and customer representatives in an agile environment to create innovative illumination software solutions
  • Addressing and solving complex problems in the field of optical design and simulation

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Enhancing the capabilities of our optical simulation and design tools, with a particular focus on illumination design
  • Contributing to the development of innovative software solutions that push the boundaries of optical engineering
  • Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of optical engineers worldwide
  • Driving advancements in the field of optomechanical systems through high-quality software development
  • Supporting the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content
  • Playing a key role in the continuous technological innovation at Synopsys

What You’ll Need:

  • 6+ years of experience as a top-performing technical software developer
  • Previous experience with design of Illumination systems
  • BS degree or higher in Optics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Math
  • Strong command of Object-Oriented Design, modern C++, and Software Engineering techniques
  • Successful track record of developing commercial quality software products
  • Excellent communication skills

Who You Are:

  • Innovative thinker with a passion for solving complex problems
  • Effective collaborator with excellent communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused
  • Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
  • Committed to continuous improvement and best practices in software development

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be joining the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group (OSG), a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing cutting-edge software solutions for the design and analysis of optomechanical systems. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of optical engineering, particularly in the area of illumination design, and delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers.

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.

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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.

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