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R&D Engineering Staff Engineer - EDA GPU Acceleration

Synopsys
March 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$138,000 - $207,000 USD yearly
Level - Mid-Career

Job Title

R&D Engineering Staff Engineer - EDA GPU Acceleration

Role Summary

As a Staff Engineer at Synopsys, you will lead the development of GPU-accelerated tools within the EDA domain. You will drive innovation and optimize the design flow for chip development, facilitating faster turn-around times for our customers.

Experience Level

Mid-level, requiring 3-6 years of experience in software development, particularly in the EDA or semiconductor sectors.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Enabling GPU acceleration for the entire Fusion Compiler R2G flow.
  • Owning projects from requirements gathering to development, testing, and customer interaction.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product management and engineering.

Requirements

Key requirements for this role are:

  • 3-6 years of hands-on experience in software development, preferably in EDA or semiconductor domains.
  • Expert proficiency in C/C++ with a proven track record.
  • Experience with physical design, placement, and routing in EDA tools.
  • Familiarity with CUDA, GPU acceleration, and GPU architecture is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and excellent communication skills.

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.

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Date Posted: 2026-03-24