HPC Software Engineer

Job Title

HPC Software Engineer

Role Summary

Onsite software engineering role in Canonsburg, PA focused on developing and optimizing high-performance computing (HPC) software and tooling that support engineering workflows. The role works with cross-functional engineering teams to implement, profile, and maintain performant, scalable code.

Team specifics and product details are not specified in the source posting.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and optimize HPC software components and libraries for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain code primarily on Linux platforms using C/C++ and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Profile, tune, and debug parallel applications using MPI, OpenMP, or threading models.
• Collaborate with hardware, tools, and QA teams to integrate and validate solutions in HPC environments.
• Investigate and resolve performance, correctness, and deployment issues.

Requirements

Must-have and nice-to-have qualifications:

• Must-have: Practical software development experience on Linux; proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (Python or equivalent); familiarity with parallel programming (MPI, OpenMP, or threads); experience with performance profiling and debugging tools.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with HPC clusters, compilers, distributed systems, performance libraries, or exposure to EDA/engineering toolchains.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.