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General Information

Job Title
Software Engineering, Principal Engineer
Job ID
16525
Country
Netherlands
City
Eindhoven
Date Posted
19-Mar-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Software Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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 Software engineer with over 12 years of professional experience in embedded software engineering, with additional proven track record as technical authority in build systems and software delivery infrastructure. You have been driving organizationwide improvements in developer productivity. You have a deep understanding of embedded software development and hardware/software co-design principals.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide technical leadership and architectural ownership for major software components and subsystems for SynopsysVPX andNPX processors
  • Drive crossteam technical alignment across embedded, hostside, compiler, and verification environments
  • Define and evolve software architecture, design principles, and longterm technical roadmap aligned with product and business goals
  • Own and evolve build system architecture across products, with strong emphasis on CMakebased, multiplatform builds
  • Drive improvements in build performance, scalability, and determinism (incremental builds, caching, artifact management)
  • Define and maintain DevOps best practices for large, multirepository and multiconfiguration code bases


The Impact You Will Have:

  • Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable SW components that meet customer/architectural specifications
  • Direct contribution to the successful launch of products, impacting various industries
  • Enable organization-wide faster, more reliable software delivery at scale
  • Establish longterm, maintainable build system foundations for future products
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence


What You’ll Need:

  • Expertlevel proficiency with CMake for complex, crossplatform and crosscompiled projects
  • Experience with multi-core systems
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g. Python) for automation and tooling
  • Proven ability to debug and resolve systemlevel build and integration problems
  • Strong problem solving and debugging skills
  • Strong SW design skills
  • Excellent verbal/written English communication skills


Who You Are:

  • Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset
  • Excellent communicator, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a highly skilled and motivated team focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions. The team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance, working collaboratively to tackle complex challenges. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts and contribute to the development of next-generation technologies.

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.