Senior R&D Engineer · Synopsys

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:20:41 GMT
Engineering

Synopsys · Vancouver · 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. This role is available in the following offices - Vancouver, BC, Waterloo, ON, or Montreal, QC. 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 an experienced engineer with a strong background in software development and architecture. You have deep expertise in C++ and Python, and thrive on solving technical challenges in complex systems. You are independent, proactive, and passionate about delivering robust, scalable solutions. You collaborate effectively in distributed teams, communicate clearly, and enjoy mentoring others. Your commitment to quality and continuous improvement makes you a valuable contributor to any project. Some of the key responsibilities of this role include: - Participating in planning, architecture, and research to drive product innovation and improvement. - Performing complex development activities, including deep analysis in user experience, software design, and solver research. - Employing best practices in software engineering and maintaining them through technical reviews and mentoring teammates. - Conducting advanced bug verification, release testing, and beta support for assigned products. - Researching and resolving issues discovered by QA or product support, developing innovative solutions. - Assessing marketing requirements for products, including target environments, performance criteria, and competitive analysis. - Working independently with minimal supervision, occasionally taking on planning and mentoring responsibilities. - Managing and guiding interns or co-ops as needed, helping foster their growth and integration into the team. The impact you will have in this role includes driving the development and transformation of software products to support next-generation architectures and customer needs, enhancing the reliability, scalability, and performance of Synopsys solutions in a rapidly evolving technology landscape, ensuring that software products meet rigorous quality standards through comprehensive testing and verification, and mentoring and uplifting team members, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year. You will also need to have extensive commercial experience with software design and development methodologies, expert-level proficiency in C++, Python, data structures, and algorithms, and passion for crafting robust, efficient, and scalable code.