Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering
SynopsysRole Summary
The Staff Engineer, R&D Engineering role involves leading innovative research and development initiatives in virtual prototyping and embedded systems. The position requires collaboration across teams to define and implement advanced SystemC modeling standards, contributing to the development of high-performance silicon chips and software solutions.
Experience Level
Senior level with over five years of professional experience in virtual prototyping, R&D, and embedded systems.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities include:
- Leading R&D initiatives in virtual prototyping using Synopsys Virtualizer™.
- Defining and implementing SystemC modeling standards and architectures.
- Architecting and developing SystemC/TLM2.0 models.
- Customizing virtual platforms for firmware development and debugging.
- Optimizing platforms for performance and usability.
- Driving software debugging and root-cause analysis.
- Utilizing Python for automation and testing frameworks.
- Conducting design and code reviews, mentoring engineers.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following skills and qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in virtual prototyping and embedded systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Expert-level proficiency in C++ (C++11 or later).
- Strong SystemC expertise, including TLM2.0.
- Proficiency in Python for simulation and testing.
- Understanding of embedded systems architecture (ARM/RISC-V).
- Excellent command of Linux development workflows.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Military service status: completed or exempted.
- Hands-on experience with Synopsys Virtualizer™ is an asset.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering, graduated with Very Good with Honors or GPA ≥ 3.5.
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.
