R&D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer

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 seasoned engineering professional with a passion for advancing electronic design automation (EDA) and CAD automation. You thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Your expertise is rooted in front-end synthesis, timing constraints, and digital design flows, and you have a keen eye for detail and quality. You are adept at both coding and architecting automation frameworks, bringing clarity and precision to every project you touch.

You are comfortable working in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple projects, and taking ownership of critical initiatives. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate complex concepts clearly, whether collaborating with internal stakeholders or supporting customers. You are proactive in sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and continuously learning new technologies. You value integrity, accountability, and technical leadership, and you are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the semiconductor industry.

If you are excited by the prospect of driving innovation at the intersection of core EDA technology and customer-focused problem solving, you will find your next challenge here at Synopsys.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing, developing, and enhancing logic synthesis features and automation flows for industry-leading EDA solutions.
• Owning and maintaining synthesis capabilities to optimize timing, area, power, and Quality of Results (QoR).
• Developing and debugging solutions across end-to-end EDA flows, understanding interactions between synthesis, place & route, STA, and power analysis tools.
• Analyzing and resolving complex customer and internal issues related to timing constraints (SDC), synthesis behavior, and flow integration.
• Collaborating with architecture, verification, QA, and product management teams to deliver integrated, production-quality EDA solutions.
• Participating actively in technical design discussions, code reviews, and roadmap planning to shape future product directions.
• Ensuring high engineering quality through unit testing, regression support, and adherence to best development practices.
• Contributing to internal documentation, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior engineers to foster team growth.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enabling customers to achieve optimal timing, area, and power results in their ASIC and SoC designs.
• Driving innovation in EDA automation, shaping the future of semiconductor design flows.
• Improving product reliability, scalability, and integration across Synopsys' IP packaging and subsystem assembly solutions.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem resolution and support of production environments.
• Contributing to the evolution of industry standards and best practices in digital design automation.
• Elevating team performance by sharing expertise, mentoring, and promoting a culture of technical excellence.
• Supporting Synopsys' leadership in the EDA market by delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in EDA tools, CAD automation, or system-level software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for large-scale software development.
• Experience with Tcl, Python, or similar scripting languages for flow automation.
• Hands-on experience with front-end EDA flows, including RTL design, logic synthesis, and timing constraints (SDC authoring/debugging).
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals and ASIC/SoC methodology.
• Comfortable working in Linux/UNIX development environments.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and technical leadership.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on complex problems while collaborating across teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-project R&D environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You will join a highly collaborative R&D team at Synopsys dedicated to advancing EDA tool development and automation. The team focuses on integrated design flows for IP packaging and subsystem assembly. You'll work alongside talented engineers, architects, and product managers, contributing to innovative solutions that set industry standards and drive customer success.

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.

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.