Research Engineer, AI for Science Frameworks

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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.

You Are:

You are a passionate and innovative researcher with a strong background in computational science and a deep interest in advancing AI technologies. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to drive new ideas from conception to implementation. With your expertise in AI modeling and high-performance computing, you excel in developing and optimizing algorithms for parallel training and inference. Your strong quantitative skills, experience with large datasets, and proficiency in scripting languages make you a valuable asset to the team. Your excellent communication skills enable you to present complex ideas clearly and effectively, both internally and externally. You are someone who is driven by the opportunity to make a significant impact in the chip design industry through groundbreaking AI technologies.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement high-performance AI models for chip design, focusing on AI modeling and training tasks.
• Architect and optimize algorithms for parallel training and inference using JAX.
• Conduct exploratory analysis to inform research directions and experimentation.
• Plan, scope, and execute projects aimed at solving impactful research problems in chip design.
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers to drive innovation and expand the capabilities of our AI framework.
• Present research findings and developments clearly and efficiently, both internally and externally.
• Contribute to the creation of reusable libraries and tools to amplify research impact.
• Publish research findings and participate in open-source initiatives to share knowledge with the wider community.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Advance AI technologies that revolutionize chip design processes.
• Enhance the performance and efficiency of AI models in chip design applications.
• Drive innovation by collaborating with experts in AI and chip design.

• Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art AI frameworks for the industry.
• Share groundbreaking research findings with the global AI community.
• Shape the future of chip design through cutting-edge AI solutions.

What You'll Need:

• PhD in Computational Science and Engineering, Computational Mathematics, Computational Physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in using JAX for building high-performance parallel training and inference software (e.g., for diffusion models, transformer architectures, graph neural networks, etc.).
• Strong quantitative skills in mathematics and statistics.
• Proven track record of successful research projects at the intersection of AI and physical sciences.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Proficiency in common scripting languages and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas clearly.

Who You Are:

• An independent and innovative researcher.
• Passionate about advancing AI technologies.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Eager to drive new ideas from conception to implementation.
• Dedicated to making a significant impact in the chip design industry.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

The Synopsys GenAI Center of Excellence is dedicated to empowering the chip design industry with cutting-edge AI frameworks. Our mission is to revolutionize chip design through state-of-the-art and high-performance AI modeling frameworks. You will be part of a new team of innovative research engineers, working closely with domain experts, ML researchers, and engineers to develop breakthroughs that will have a significant impact on the chip design industry.

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.

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.