Hardware / Software System Performance Expert

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Synopsys is seeking a Hardware/Software System Performance Expert in Munich with 8+ years of experience in system architecture and performance modeling. You will develop architecture exploration methodologies, build performance models using C/C++, Python, and SystemC, and create exploration tools for next-generation semiconductor systems. This role requires a strong background in hardware design, software optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop architecture exploration methodologies for SoC, multi-die, and chiplet-based systems to support early design trade-off decisions.
Build performance models and virtual prototyping environments using C/C++, Python, and SystemC to characterize next-generation semiconductor architectures.
Create benchmarks, workloads, and design-space exploration tools that enable scalable evaluation of complex hardware/software systems.
Collaborate with architecture, IP, software, and verification teams across Synopsys to define modeling approaches, validation strategies, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Drive technical thought leadership by publishing findings, presenting them at conferences, contributing to standards bodies, and sharing best practices internally and externally.
Contribute to reference platforms and technical demonstrations that showcase Synopsys IP, EDA tools, and system-level solutions to customers and partners.
Integrate AI-assisted development workflows into rapid prototyping, automation, and tooling to accelerate methodology development and technical exploration.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
8+ years of hands-on experience in system architecture, performance modeling, hardware/software co-design, or semiconductor verification.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python for performance-critical modeling, algorithm development, automation, and tooling.
Deep experience with hardware design and verification, including RTL development, simulation, debug, and performance characterization of complex SoC or multi-die systems.
Proven track record of technical communication through publications, conference presentations, patents, or contributions to industry standards and technical communities.
Experience with virtual prototyping, design-space exploration tools, or simulation frameworks for architecture evaluation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience integrating AI-assisted development workflows into rapid prototyping, data analysis, or tool development is a strong plus.
You can take a vague architectural question and turn it into a concrete modeling plan with defined assumptions, measurable outputs, and a timeline that actually holds.
You write code that other engineers can pick up six months later without needing you in the room to explain it.
You are comfortable presenting technical findings to a room that includes both deep RTL experts and software architects who have never touched Verilog, and you calibrate your message accordingly.
You treat proof-of-concept work as a forcing function for clarity, not a shortcut, and you know when to stop refining and start sharing results.
You stay current with emerging architectures, chiplet standards, and system-level design trends, and you bring that perspective into the work without waiting to be asked.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Competitive salaries.

Skills

C++PythonSystemCRTLAIMLGenAI

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