Staff Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize compilation algorithms for mapping large-scale processor hardware descriptions onto the ZeBu emulator
• Develop scalable solutions to handle multi-billion-gate designs within tight runtime and memory constraints
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills to debug complex compilation, placement, and performance issues
• Develop and maintain high-quality, modular, and extensible object-oriented software in C++
• Collaborate with hardware architects, performance engineers, and emulator platform teams to ensure seamless integration
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compilation flows, algorithms, and infrastructure

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, preferably C++
• Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms to design efficient, scalable solutions
• Experience working with complex systems and large codebases
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to performance optimization, memory efficiency, or parallel computing
• Familiarity with hardware description languages such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
• Experience with emulation, FPGA, EDA tools, or large-scale system software

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• Paid time away including ETO and FTO programs
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Competitive salaries and regional retirement plans

About the Company

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 to power the next generation of semiconductor innovation.