Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping)

Job Title

Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping)

Role Summary

Senior engineering role on the R&D software team based in Moreira, Porto, Portugal. The position focuses on developing and maintaining virtual prototypes to enable early system and software validation for SoC/platform projects.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting does not specify required years of experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities are not detailed in the source. Typical responsibilities for this role include:

• Design, implement and maintain virtual prototypes and system models.
• Integrate models with firmware and software stacks for early validation and bring-up.
• Identify and debug system-level issues through simulation and prototyping.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and verification teams to define interfaces and validation plans.
• Contribute to performance analysis, tooling and automation to improve prototype delivery.

Requirements

The source posting does not list formal requirements. Typical expectations for this role include:

• Proficiency in system/software programming (for example, C/C++).
• Experience with virtual prototyping, system modeling, or related simulation technologies.
• Familiarity with SoC/embedded software integration and validation workflows.
• Ability to collaborate across hardware and software teams and communicate technical results.
• Prior experience at a senior engineering level or equivalent responsibilities.

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.