Synopsys

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 

An experienced software engineer with the ability to lead a team. You understand technical depth, including in low-level embedded software and system on chip concepts. You have worked as an individual but enjoy helping and mentoring teammates. 

You meet challenges through good organisation, practical analysis, and clear communication. You make sound architectural decisions which help to deliver reliable, efficient code. 

You appreciate a professional environment where expertise is respected, and you are ready to contribute to a high-performing team that values both technical excellence and continuous improvement. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Leading a team working on development and integration of CPU Processor Models used in Virtual Prototypes and Design Verification 
• Managing and supporting a high-performing team of engineers 
• Providing technical leadership in architecture, design, and development 
• Contributing directly to codebase improvements and hands-on problem solving 
• Working with both internal Synopsys teams and external customers 
• Promoting best practices in software engineering and code quality

The Impact You Will Have 

• Advance the technical quality and reliability of CPU processor models and related Virtual Prototypes 
• Enable your team to deliver solutions that accelerate customer development and verification cycles 
• Support the growth of junior engineers, raising the overall capability of the group 
• Reinforce Synopsys’ reputation for technical excellence 

What You'll Need 

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, or a closely related field 
• Advanced C/C++ coding skills 
• Experience working with CPU architecture and at least one major instruction set (Arm, RISC-V) 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers 
• Familiarity with high performance modelling (Dynamic Binary Translation (DBT), Just In Time (JIT) code generation) would be beneficial but not essential 
• SystemC and transaction-level modelling knowledge would be advantageous but not essential 

The Team You'll Be Part Of 

You’ll lead an existing team of processor modelling engineers with a mix of experience levels. Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process. 

This role is based in our office in central Edinburgh. 

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.