Staff Engineer, Virtual Prototyping

Role Summary

The Staff Engineer for Virtual Prototyping will drive innovations in high-performance simulation models for the automotive, enterprise, telecommunications, and cloud sectors. This role entails collaborating with global teams to deliver virtual prototypes that empower customers in product development.

Experience Level

Mid-level, with extensive experience in programming and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Developing high-performance simulation models.
• Configuring and bringing up complex software stacks on simulated hardware platforms.
• Collaborating with various teams to deliver solutions.
• Performing root-cause analysis and debugging across software and hardware boundaries.
• Integrating open-source utilities into virtual prototypes.
• Enhancing pre-silicon Virtual Platforms for product development.

Requirements

Key qualifications include:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Embedded software experience, including Linux configuration.
• Knowledge of driver development and hardware-software interaction.
• Experience with build systems and open-source utilities.
• Python programming experience.
• Debugging and root-cause analysis skills.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a similar field is required.

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.