EDA R&D Engineer

Job Title

EDA R&D Engineer

Role Summary

The EDA R&D Engineer at Synopsys is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance EDA software programs used in semiconductor design and verification. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tool usability and tackling complex technical challenges within the semiconductor industry.

Experience Level

Mid-level (5+ years of experience for Bachelor's degree or 3+ years for Master's degree)

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining EDA software programs.
• Troubleshooting complex software issues related to algorithms.
• Implementing multi-threaded and distributed software solutions.
• Collaborating with teams globally to define requirements.
• Developing APIs for tool integration.
• Diagnosing issues and enhancing tool usability.
• Using scripting languages to automate tasks.

Requirements

Must-have skills and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in C++ and understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Experience with algorithm development in partitioning or routing.
• Hands-on expertise in multi-threaded and distributed software development.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or TCL.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years in EDA or the semiconductor industry.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.