Staff R&D Engineer-17064

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17064 Base Salary Range $120000-$180000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04.22.2026

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You thrive on complex code and real-world results. You see C++ as your toolkit for solving hard, meaningful problems, and you’re comfortable getting deep into legacy code to make things faster, smarter, and more reliable. You don’t wait for perfect specs, you ask questions, test ideas, and bring others along. You like building things that last, from new algorithms to better Zebu tools. Learning new tech is second nature and you never shy away from a tough debugging session.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and improving algorithms in C++ for Zebu
• Design and develop emulation and FPGA prototyping software
• Debugging, testing, and refining the Zebu codebase
• Participating in the complete software development lifecycle for Zebu, from specification to customer validation
• Implement partitioning, placement, and routing algorithms

• Optimizing netlists and integrating performance improvements throughout the software chain

• Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement

The Impact You Will Have

• Accelerate chip design cycles for customers
• Deliver high-performance, reliable EDA tools
• Enhance user experience for global engineering teams
• Drive innovation in verification and prototyping
• Support Synopsys’ industry leadership
• Empowering customers to solve complex challenges

What You'll Need

• PhD, MS, or ME in CS or EE with strong programming skills
• Strong C++ skills and experience in large codebases
• Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and heuristic
• Debugging and troubleshooting expertise
• Experience with Linux tools (bash/csh, tcl, make, gcc)

Who You Are

• You get to the root of technical problems, not just the symptoms
• You explain complex ideas clearly, in writing and conversation
• You’re proactive about learning and sharing knowledge
• You ask for clarity and push for better solutions
• You work well solo and with others

The Team You'll Be Part Of

As a member of the Zebu R&D team, you will work with other enthusiastic and creative engineers. You will contribute to a growing tool where you can expand your knowledge and skills. Things you'll learn include formal verification strategies, distributed computing, machine learning, and more. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and delivering cutting-edge technology to 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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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 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.