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R&D Engineering Staff Engineer

Synopsys
April 24, 2026
On-site
Taipei, Taiwan
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

The R&D Engineering Staff Engineer at Synopsys is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale software programs, leveraging AI-assisted coding workflows. This role involves creating core algorithms and improving product usability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new capabilities.

Experience Level

Mid-level, with at least 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

The engineer will be tasked with:

  • Designing, developing, debugging, and optimizing software programs.
  • Developing core algorithms for global and detailed placement, global routing, and timing optimization.
  • Improving product usability and user experience.
  • Engineering runtime-efficient software for digital implementation flow.
  • Designing and implementing GPU-accelerated algorithms using CUDA.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of new capabilities.

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Strong background in data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in EDA tool development is a plus.

Education Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required for the position.


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: 2026-04-21