R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer (EDA, GPU Acceleration)

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16512 Base Salary Range $138000-$207000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03.24.2026

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 an accomplished engineering leader with over 3-6 years of experience in developing large-scale applications, particularly within the EDA domain. Your expertise spans the entire lifecycle of solution development—from initial specification to hands-on implementation, customer engagement, and iterative refinement. You thrive in environments that demand both deep technical prowess and strong leadership, and you are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your background in C/C++ development is robust, and you approach new languages and technologies with curiosity and adaptability, making you an ideal fit for our dynamic team. You having experience with CUDA, GPU acceleration and GPU architecture knowledge is plus.

You possess a keen understanding of physical design, with proven experience in placement, routing, and the intricacies of advanced node constraints. Your approach to software design is rooted in Design Thinking and the strategic use of design patterns. You are comfortable owning complex projects, navigating ambiguity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your communication skills enable you to convey technical concepts to both peers and customers, ensuring clarity and alignment. Above all, you are committed to continuous innovation, operational excellence, and sharing your knowledge to elevate the team’s collective capability.

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Enabling GPU Acceleration for Fusion Compiler entire R2G flow. This includes GPU acceleration of each of the engine in R2G flow with new problem formulation to take advantage of GPU architectures. These engines include placement, global routing, detail routing, CTS, optimization, timer, extraction, legalizer and synthesis.

* Owning projects end-to-end—from requirements gathering and design specification to development, testing, and customer interaction—ensuring high-quality deliverables.
* Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and product engineering.

The Impact You Will Have:

*  Delivering  GPU Accelerated Fusion Compiler, which will be game changing for chip design and implementation steps by reducing flow cycle times from weeks to days (or hours).

* Empowering Synopsys customers to achieve faster turn around time and accelerating their design cycles and reducing time to market.
* Elevating the technical excellence of the team by sharing best practices, fostering a culture of learning, and mentoring future leaders.
* Shaping the roadmap for Digital Implementation solutions, ensuring that Synopsys remains at the forefront of EDA technology.

What You’ll Need:

* Minimum 3-6 years of hands-on experience in developing software projects, preferably in EDA or semiconductor domains.
* Expert proficiency in C/C++ development, with a proven track record of delivering robust, scalable solutions.
* Experience with physical design, placement, and routing flows in EDA tools.

*  Experience with CUDA, GPU acceleration and GPU architecture knowledge is plus.

* Strong knowledge of software architecture, Design Thinking, and use of design patterns.

* Excellent communication skills for technical interactions.

Who You Are:

* Innovative thinker who embraces new technologies and methodologies.

* Strong problem solver with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

* Effective communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

* Collaborative team player, eager to contribute and learn from others.

* Adaptable and resilient in the face of evolving challenges and requirements.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Fusion Compiler GPU Acceleration team in Synopsys Sunnyvale, CA (or Hillsboro, OR), a group of passionate engineers focused on developing industry-first and game changing GPU Accelerated Digital Implementation solution. This development is part of Nvidia/Synopsys GPU Acceleration collaboration. This team  is driving innovation in EDA and empowering customers worldwide by accelerating their design cycles and reducing time to market.

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.