R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12781 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 02/03/2026

Summary / Role Purpose

The Senior R&D Engineer contributes to the development of software products and supporting systems. 

In this role, the Senior R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to accomplish development objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Performs development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, 

testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems

· Learns and employs best practices

· Performs bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.

· Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions

· Works under the close supervision of a development manager

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

· BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5 years’ experience

· Experience with EDA solution, EDA companies, semiconductor design companies, semiconductor foundries.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

· Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

· Experience with using Ansys Totem, IC layout editor, spice simulation tool

· Knowledge of Ansys or other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA software

· Familiarity with circuit level and timing analysis of signal integrity applications

· Understanding of Electronic Migration, Electro Static Discharge and other IC signoff criteria

· Logical thinking and problem-solving ability

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Sense of urgency, strong organizational and follow up skills

· Familiarity with TCL, Python or Perl

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.