R&D Engineer, Staff · Synopsys

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:21:11 GMT
Engineering

Synopsys · Shanghai · onsite
Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development. As a seasoned professional with a passion for innovation and a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, you will be responsible for designing, developing, debugging, and optimizing large-scale software programs, increasingly leveraging AI-assisted coding workflows. You will develop core algorithms for global placement, detailed placement, global routing, detailed routing, and timing optimization. You will also improve product usability, robustness, and user experience, ensuring high-quality engineering workflows. The impact you will have is driving the development of cutting-edge software tools that power the future of technology. You will enhance the performance and capabilities of Synopsys' chip design and software security solutions. You will contribute to the success of self-driving cars, 3DIC, AI, machine learning, the cloud, 5G, and IoT technologies. You will influence the design and compatibility of hardware components. You will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of software development processes. You will build strong relationships within and outside the organization to drive innovation and success. To be successful in this role, you will need a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. You will need proficiency in C/C++ programming. You will need experience with place-and-route tool development (a plus). You will need a strong background in data structures and algorithms. You will need experience in EDA tool development.