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      <Title>R&amp;D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>You will work as a senior staff engineer in the R&amp;D engineering team at Synopsys. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for architecting and optimizing high-performance simulation kernels for the Synopsys VCS RTL simulator using advanced C++ techniques. You will also explore and implement GPU acceleration strategies with CUDA to significantly reduce simulation runtimes for customers. Additionally, you will leverage deep knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog LRM to ensure accurate and reliable simulation across diverse design environments.</p>
<p>Your responsibilities will include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Architecting and optimizing high-performance simulation kernels for the Synopsys VCS RTL simulator using advanced C++ techniques.</li>
<li>Exploring and implementing GPU acceleration strategies with CUDA to significantly reduce simulation runtimes for customers.</li>
<li>Leveraging deep knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog LRM to ensure accurate and reliable simulation across diverse design environments.</li>
<li>Integrating AI-powered tools (such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and generative AI assistants) to automate code generation and debugging processes.</li>
<li>Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering skills development and technical growth within the team.</li>
<li>Collaborating with distributed R&amp;D teams to maintain Synopsys&#39; leadership and drive innovation in the EDA industry.</li>
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<p>As a senior staff engineer, you will have a significant impact on the company&#39;s success. You will be responsible for driving the evolution of the world&#39;s fastest Verilog simulator, setting new industry standards for performance and reliability. You will also empower customers to achieve greater productivity and efficiency through advanced simulation capabilities and reduced runtimes.</p>
<p>To be successful in this role, you will need to have:</p>
<ul>
<li>8-10 years of relevant experience.</li>
<li>Expert-level proficiency in C++ with proven experience in performance-critical software development.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of Verilog/SystemVerilog Language Reference Manuals (LRM) and simulation methodologies.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with GPU programming, especially using CUDA for parallel acceleration.</li>
<li>Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and generative AI assistants.</li>
<li>Strong architectural design skills and ability to analyze and optimize complex software systems.</li>
<li>Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers within an R&amp;D environment.</li>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$165,000 - $248,000</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>C++, Verilog/SystemVerilog LRM, GPU programming, AI-powered development tools, architectural design skills, CUDA, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, generative AI assistants</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Synopsys</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/careers.synopsys.com.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Synopsys is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and services. The company&apos;s products are used by semiconductor and electronics companies to design, verify, and manufacture complex integrated circuits.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://careers.synopsys.com</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://careers.synopsys.com/job/sunnyvale/r-and-d-engineering-sr-staff-engineer/44408/92995225280</Applyto>
      <Location>Sunnyvale</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-05</Postedate>
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