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Synopsys Inc · 10 hours ago

R&D Engineer, Sr Staff

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Synopsys Inc is a leader in chip design and verification technology, seeking an accomplished R&D Engineer, Sr Staff to tackle complex engineering challenges. The role involves designing and developing features for emulation platforms, architecting EDA algorithms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

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Responsibilities

Designing and developing new features for next-generation emulation platforms, shaping the future of silicon verification technology
Architecting and coding complex EDA algorithms focused on FPGA synthesis, driving efficiency and accuracy in chip design
Mapping RTL designs into FPGA environments, leveraging deep verification and implementation knowledge
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to interpret customer requirements and deliver innovative solutions
Debugging and optimizing software using tools like gdb, valgrind, and collect to ensure robustness and scalability
Proposing and integrating new technologies and methodologies to enhance existing product offerings
Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team

Qualification

C/C++ programmingEDA/CAD tool developmentFPGA synthesisDebuggingOptimizationScripting languagesObject-oriented developmentMulti-threaded developmentData structuresAlgorithmsHDL (System Verilog/VHDL)Communication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingDetail-orientedGrowth mindset

Required

Bachelor's in EE/CS/CE with 10+ years, or Master's/PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or related fields
Expertise in C/C++ programming, with a strong grasp of object-oriented and multi-threaded development
Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
Proficiency in debugging and optimizing complex software using tools such as gdb, valgrind, and collect
Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Tcl, Shell, Python) and familiarity with HDL (System Verilog/VHDL) and basic hardware design
Background in EDA/CAD tool development, with knowledge of logic synthesis and FPGA synthesis as a plus

Benefits

A comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits

Company

Synopsys Inc

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Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.synopsys.com

H1B Sponsorship

Synopsys Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (177)
2024 (216)
2023 (158)
2022 (204)
2021 (215)
2020 (190)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2B
Key Investors
NVIDIAGreen Pine Capital Partners
2025-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2022-09-21Post Ipo Equity
1994-01-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Aart Geus
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Chi-Foon Chan
President and co-Chief Executive Officer

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