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Staff Engineer (Fusion Compiler GPU Acceleration)

Synopsys
May 05, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Sunnyvale, California, United States
EDA Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Staff Engineer (Fusion Compiler GPU Acceleration)

Role Summary

Join an R&D compiler engineering team to design and implement GPU acceleration features for the Fusion Compiler. The role focuses on developing performance-critical compiler components, integrating GPU backends, and ensuring correctness and scalability of generated code.

Work closely with hardware architects, verification, and product teams to deliver compiler optimizations and tooling that meet product and performance goals.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Staff). Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Design and implement GPU acceleration features and GPU-targeted compiler passes.
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance C/C++ code and algorithms for code generation.
  • Profile, benchmark, and tune compiler outputs for performance and correctness on GPU targets.
  • Integrate and validate features with hardware architects, verification, and product teams.
  • Perform code reviews, debug complex systems, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Drive technical designs and contribute to roadmap decisions for GPU acceleration.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

  • Must-have: Experience in compiler development or systems software; strong C/C++ programming skills; experience with GPU programming models (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL) and performance optimization; experience with profiling and debugging on Linux/Unix.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with EDA toolchains or hardware-oriented compilers, familiarity with GPU hardware architecture, Python or scripting for tooling, and experience in parallel/high-performance computing.

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: 2026-05-03