Senior Software Engineer, R&D (Simulation/Physics)
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Software Engineer, R&D (Simulation/Physics)
Role Summary
Senior engineer on an R&D software team focused on simulation and physics components for EDA tools. Works on design, implementation, optimization, and delivery of production simulation code and algorithms.
The role collaborates with verification, product, and cross-functional engineering teams to meet performance, accuracy, and reliability goals.
Experience Level
Senior. Years-of-experience guidance not specified in the source.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities for this role include:
- Design and implement simulation/physics algorithms and software components.
- Optimize performance and memory usage for large-scale simulations.
- Write, review, and maintain production-quality code and unit/integration tests.
- Diagnose and debug complex issues in simulation runs and tool integrations.
- Collaborate with product, verification, and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliverables.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in design and code reviews.
Requirements
Specific requirements were not listed in the source. Typical expectations include the following.
- Must-have (typical): Strong software development skills in C/C++ (or equivalent), experience with debugging and profiling, familiarity with Linux development environments, and proven ability to deliver production-quality code.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with numerical methods or physics-based simulation, parallel programming (multithreading/MPI), Python or scripting for tooling, and domain experience in EDA or simulation frameworks.
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.
