R&D Engineering, Sr. Staff Engineer-19038

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Data Science

In short

Synopsys is hiring a Sr. Staff Engineer in Sunnyvale, California to drive innovations in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for chip design, verification, and manufacturing. This role involves applying AI/ML, GenAI, and Cloud technologies, and requires expertise in verification methodologies and EDA tools.

Responsibilities

  • Apply AI techniques to accelerate design verification, generating verification plans, testcases, coverage, and debug collaterals.
  • Implement reference and unified verification flows for Synopsys digital IP products using EDA tools like VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs.
  • Build scalable verification infrastructures for complex IP and SoC projects.
  • Partner with global engineering teams to define and propagate best-in-class verification methodologies.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers.
  • Drive technical initiatives and manage high-impact assignments independently.
  • Collaborate with tool development teams to influence product evolution and optimize verification workflows.
  • Support customers and internal stakeholders by troubleshooting and optimizing verification processes.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in IP/SoC verification with a proven track record.
  • Good understanding of Agentic AI technologies, specifically Cursor and/or VS Code co-pilot.
  • Passion to learn and apply Agentic AI mechanisms for design verification.
  • Familiarity with Synopsys verification tools such as VCS, Verdi, VMS Execution Manager, Verdi Planner (HVP), and VIPs.
  • Demonstrated ability to validate verification flows and infrastructure for complex digital designs.
  • Solid programming and scripting skills (SystemVerilog, UVM, Tcl, Python or similar languages).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/Electronics/Computer engineering.
  • Experience with multi-tasking and managing technical projects independently.
  • Ability to document, communicate, and propagate technical methodologies across global teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to Agentic AI EDA tools will be a big plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses may be eligible.
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
  • Retirement Plans.
  • Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
  • ETO and FTO Programs for time away.

Skills

AIMachine LearningGenAICloudVCSVerdiVMS Execution ManagerVerdi Planner (HVP)VIPsSystemVerilogUVMTclPython
#R&D#Engineering#EDA#Chip Design#Verification#Manufacturing#AI#ML#GenAI#Cloud#IP Integration#SoC
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Smart, Secure Everything—From Silicon to Software Synopsys technology is at the heart of innovations that are changing the way we live and work. The Internet of Things. Autonomous cars. Wearables. Smart medical devices. Secure financial services. Machine learning and computer vision. These breakthroughs are ushering in the era of Smart, Secure Everything―where devices are getting smarter, everything’s connected, and everything must be secure. Powering this new era of technology are advanced silicon chips, which are made even smarter by the remarkable software that drives them. Synopsys is at…

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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

5 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Salary

US$116,000–174,000 / year

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Sunnyvale, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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