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General Information

Job Title
Principal Software Engineer
Job ID
4977
City
Sunnyvale
State/Province
California
Date Posted
03-Sep-2024
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
R&D Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $187000 - $281000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join the development team of Synopsys SDG, HAPS Protocompiler FPGA Prototyping product. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge FPGA Synthesis solutions to the customers. As a Software Architect you will play a critical role in integrating large legacy systems with modern component-based architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate various software modules into a cohesive system. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset to lead and oversee the evolution of our existing software assets. 
 
Qualifications 
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 
  • 6+ years of proven experience as a Software Architect with a solid background in C++ development 
  • 5-10 years of delivering high quality Logic Synthesis improvements. FPGA and Xilinx/AMD synthesis expertise/experience is a plus. 
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms 
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable, and maintainable software systems 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking; ability to analyze complex technical challenges 
  • Excellent communication skills 
Responsibilities 
  • As a Software Architect you will play a critical role in integrating large legacy systems with modern component-based architecture 
  • You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate various software modules into a cohesive system 
  • The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset to lead and oversee the evolution of our existing software assets 
  • Leverage your deep knowledge of C++ to guide the development process 
  • You will make the final determination regarding software design and implementation 
  • Analyze and assess existing legacy systems to understand their architecture, components, and business logic 
  • Design and develop modular, scalable, and maintainable components that integrate seamlessly with legacy systems 
  • Lead initiatives to replace or modernize obsolete components without disrupting the business operations 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, testers, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment and smooth transitions 
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development teams 
  • Oversee and ensure the application of best practices, standards, and methodologies in architecture and design 
  • Create and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and integration strategies 
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems remain current and competitive 
  • Drive performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, and automation of systems 
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and work with development teams to optimize code and improve system efficiency  
The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $175,000-$263,000. In addition, 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. 
 
At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies to drive customer innovation. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you. 
 
Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips—faster. We’re the world’s leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. And we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance—eliminating months off their project schedules. 
 
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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability. 
 
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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 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.