R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

You Are:

You are a highly motivated and skilled R&D professional with a passion for innovation and technology. You thrive on solving complex problems and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. With a solid background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, you bring expertise in parasitic extraction and modeling to our team. Your proficiency in algorithm design, data structures, and C++ programming sets you apart. You are a proactive communicator who excels in cross-functional collaboration and enjoys engaging with customers to resolve challenging issues. Your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth drives your success in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Researching, designing, and developing brand-new extraction capabilities with a special focus on transistor-level modeling.
• Designing highly efficient data structures and algorithms.
• Modeling interconnect capacitance and resistance for advanced process technologies using pattern-matching and field solver-based methods.
• Collaborating with other market-leading product developers in layout design, simulations, timing/reliability verification areas.
• Communicating with a variety of customers to resolve challenging problems in CPU design, validation, signoff, etc.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in our parasitic extraction tool, StarRC.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the accuracy and performance of our parasitic extraction tool, StarRC, which is the gold standard in the EDA industry.
• Driving innovation in transistor-level modeling for advanced process technologies.
• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' design processes.
• Contributing to the seamless integration of StarRC with industry-standard digital and custom implementation systems.
• Supporting the development of high-performance silicon chips and software content.
• Helping Synopsys maintain its leadership position in the EDA industry through continuous technological innovation.

What You'll Need:

• MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of relevant CAD/EDA software development experience.
• Expertise in parasitic extraction/modeling and numerical methods for computational electromagnetic problems.
• Proficiency in algorithm design, data structures, and C++ programming.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.

Who You Are:

• A proactive and innovative thinker with a passion for technology.
• An excellent communicator who thrives in collaborative environments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new skills and technologies.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to resolving challenging problems.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

StarRC is the EDA industry's gold standard for parasitic extraction. A key component of Synopsys Design Platform, it provides a silicon accurate and high-performance extraction solution for SoC, custom digital, analog/mixed-signal and memory IC designs. StarRC offers modeling of physical effects for advanced process technologies, including FinFET technologies at 10 nm, 7 nm, 5nm, 3nm and beyond. Its seamless integration with industry standard digital and custom implementation systems, timing, signal integrity, power, physical verification and circuit simulation flows delivers unmatched ease-of-use and productivity to speed design closure and signoff verification.

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.