Senior Staff Software Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Role Summary
Design and implement advanced EDA software focused on 3DIC integration and place-and-route flows. Work within a cross-functional engineering team to architect scalable, high-performance systems, drive technical direction, and mentor junior engineers.
Experience Level
Senior — 10+ years of relevant software engineering or EDA experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include engineering, collaboration, and technical leadership across product development and research.
- Design and develop EDA tools for 3DIC integration and place-and-route flows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define system architecture.
- Implement and optimize complex algorithms for silicon design and verification.
- Drive process and methodology improvements to enhance product capabilities.
- Mentor and review work from junior engineers; promote technical best practices.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to ensure robust delivery.
- Conduct research and evaluate emerging technologies for product roadmaps.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and professional attributes.
- Advanced C++ development experience and strong software engineering practices.
- Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux development environments.
- Expertise in 3DIC design flows, place-and-route methodologies, and advanced process nodes.
- Experience with debugging, performance optimization, and code review processes.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Education Requirements
PhD in a relevant EDA field is listed as a plus; no other specific degree or field-of-study requirement is stated in the posting.
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.
