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R&D Engineering Staff Engineer

Synopsys
March 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

The R&D Engineering Staff Engineer at Synopsys is responsible for design, development, debugging, and optimization of large-scale software programs, particularly in the areas of chip design and security solutions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and performance.

Experience Level

Mid-level, requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, developing, debugging, and optimizing large-scale software programs.
  • Developing core algorithms for global and detailed placement, routing, and timing optimization.
  • Improving product usability, robustness, and user experience.
  • Engineering runtime-efficient software to enhance the digital implementation flow.
  • Designing algorithms and data structures optimized for performance and memory usage.
  • Collaborating with teams to ensure seamless integration of new capabilities across Fusion Compiler.

Requirements

The position requires:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Experience with place-and-route tool development (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in EDA tool development.

Education Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-03-19