Senior Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering

Job Title

Senior Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering

Role Summary

The Senior Staff Engineer will lead the engineering efforts in high-performance simulation and scalable system design. The role includes managing complex projects, mentoring team members, and driving innovations in simulation technologies.

Experience Level

Senior level with 8+ years of professional software development experience.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Owning the end-to-end delivery of vECUs simulation solutions.
• Defining and implementing scalable software architectures.
• Leading advanced test strategies.
• Architecting automation solutions to enhance engineering workflows.
• Providing technical expertise in simulation techniques.
• Mentoring engineers and promoting a culture of excellence.
• Collaborating with teams to meet customer needs.
• Identifying technical risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Requirements

The must-have qualifications include:

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, particularly in C/C++.
• Proven experience in software architecture and product life cycle.
• Strong algorithms and object-oriented design background.
• Hands-on experience with simulation technologies.
• Proficiency in Git and CI/CD workflows.

Nice-to-have qualifications include:

• Experience with Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) and Virtual Electronic Control Units (vECUs).
• Knowledge of automotive co-simulation standards.
• Prior experience in virtual platforms or advanced simulation environments.

Education Requirements

B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

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.