R&D Software Director

Job Title

R&D Software Director

Role Summary

Director-level engineering role responsible for leading software R&D efforts from the Vancouver office. The role focuses on setting technical direction, driving delivery, and building high-performing engineering teams.

Works cross-functionally with product management, QA, and other stakeholders to define roadmaps, ensure software quality, and deliver scalable solutions for complex products.

Experience Level

Senior (Director-level). Years of experience: Information not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, delivery ownership, and team development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow multiple software engineering teams.
• Define and execute technical strategy and roadmaps for R&D software initiatives.
• Drive project planning, on-time delivery, and high code quality practices.
• Collaborate with product management and cross-functional partners to prioritize work and align on objectives.
• Establish engineering processes, metrics, and best practices for scalable systems.
• Manage hiring, performance reviews, and career development for direct reports.

Requirements

Core requirements and preferred qualifications.

• Must-have: Proven experience leading and scaling software engineering teams and delivering complex software products.
• Must-have: Strong software architecture and system-design skills for scalable, maintainable systems.
• Must-have: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence product and technical decisions.
• Must-have: Experience establishing engineering processes, metrics, and release practices.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in EDA, semiconductor tools, or related domains.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and modern CI/CD practices.

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.