R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16509 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/20/2026

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 passionate engineer eager to make a tangible impact on the semiconductor industry and the future of smart technology. You thrive in environments where innovation, autonomy, and collaboration intersect. Your technical expertise in C++, Python, and TCL scripting is matched by your curiosity, adaptability, and drive to solve complex problems. You understand the intricacies of distributed systems and are comfortable working across Linux and Windows platforms. You are adept at architecting solutions that bridge workstation and cloud-based applications, with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and usability. Your experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing code enables you to deliver robust and efficient software. You value teamwork and communication, recognizing that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and shared goals. You are motivated by challenges and have a high level of independence and self-discipline, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. You are excited to be part of projects that directly contribute to yield management and silicon lifetime optimization, leveraging advanced computing techniques and statistical analysis. Your ability to maintain and enhance existing codebases, while driving new development, makes you a key contributor to transformative industry solutions. If you seek a role where your skills and ideas are valued, and where you can help shape the next wave of intelligent technologies, Synopsys is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing advanced computing tools for Automated Volume Diagnostics (AVD) to analyze defect candidate data sets and reveal yield limiters in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Supporting, maintaining, and gradually replacing existing TCL-based diagnostic tools with newly developed C++/Python solutions.
• Integrating cloud-based software solutions with workstation-based applications for Silicon Lifetime Management (SLM) projects.
• Enhancing and porting client-server solutions to cloud environments, including statistical metrics calculations, visualization (tables, charts, graphics), and data generation algorithms.
• Implementing parallelization and optimization strategies for large-scale calculations and diagnostics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conception to completion, ensuring architectural integrity and high performance.
• Debugging, profiling, and benchmarking software to ensure reliability, scalability, and optimal memory usage across platforms.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate yield management processes in semiconductor manufacturing, directly affecting product quality and profitability.
• Enable seamless integration between cloud and workstation software, broadening the reach and efficiency of diagnostic tools.
• Drive innovation in the development of scalable, high-performance solutions for silicon lifetime management.
• Reduce time-to-market for advanced semiconductor products by optimizing diagnostic workflows and automating complex analyses.
• Enhance data-driven decision-making through sophisticated visualization and statistical analysis tools.
• Contribute to the modernization of legacy systems, paving the way for future-ready, cloud-enabled solutions.
• Support Synopsys’ leadership in delivering cutting-edge technology for the Era of Smart Everything.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong proficiency in C++ (including STL and modern standards C++11/17), Python, and TCL scripting.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming methodologies.
• Expertise in algorithms, data structures, distributed computing, and concurrency techniques.
• Experience with software debugging tools such as GDB and MS Visual Studio.
• Ability to benchmark, profile performance, and optimize memory usage.
• Familiarity with Linux Bash and working in Linux operating system environments.
• Knowledge of statistical metrics, data visualization, and parallel computation is highly desirable.

Who You Are:

• Innovative thinker with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
• Highly independent and self-disciplined, able to manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality code and solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on yield management and silicon lifetime optimization for the semiconductor industry. The team collaborates closely with experts in cloud integration, statistical analysis, and visualization, driving the development of advanced diagnostic tools that power the Era of Smart Everything. Together, you’ll tackle industry challenges with innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence.

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.