Descriptions & Requirements
Sr Staff R&D Engineer
Responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, or debugging software programs. Develops software tools including CAD / design automation tools, compilers, parsers, utilities, etc. Makes design decisions that influence software system architecture.
Key Qualifications
* Designs algorithms and data structures.
* Has strong desires to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills.
* Prior knowledge and experience of EDA tool / CAD flow development, Low power methodology with UPF/CPF is a plus.
* Resolves issues in creative ways.
* Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions.
* Executes projects from start to completion.
* Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
* Determines and develops recommendations to solutions.
* Works on team-driven or task-oriented projects.
* May guide more junior peers with aspects of their job.
* Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Preferred Experience
* Typically requires a minimum of 8-10 years of related experience. Possesses a solid understanding of specialization area plus working knowledge of one other related area.
* Experience in programming software for EDA/CAD, utilizing C/C++, machine assembly, scripting with TCL / Python, and some knowledge of VLSI design.
* Experience on development of complex software projects, expert in C/C++ coding, and a strong background in data structures and algorithms
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.