Staff R&D Engineer-17064

Job Description

Developing and improving algorithms in C++ for Zebu
Design and develop emulation and FPGA prototyping software
Debugging, testing, and refining the Zebu codebase
Participating in the complete software development lifecycle for Zebu, from specification to customer validation
Implement partitioning, placement, and routing algorithms
Optimizing netlists and integrating performance improvements throughout the software chain
Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement

You Are

You thrive on complex code and real-world results.
You see C++ as your toolkit for solving hard, meaningful problems, and you’re comfortable getting deep into legacy code to make things faster, smarter, and more reliable.
You don’t wait for perfect specs, you ask questions, test ideas, and bring others along.
You like building things that last, from new algorithms to better Zebu tools.
Learning new tech is second nature and you never shy away from a tough debugging session.

The Impact You Will Have

Accelerate chip design cycles for customers
Deliver high-performance, reliable EDA tools
Enhance user experience for global engineering teams
Drive innovation in verification and prototyping
Support Synopsys’ industry leadership
Empowering customers to solve complex challenges

What You'll Need

• PhD, MS, or ME in CS or EE with strong programming skills
• Strong C++ skills and experience in large codebases
• Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and heuristic
• Debugging and troubleshooting expertise
• Experience with Linux tools (bash/csh, tcl, make, gcc)

The Team You'll Be Part Of

As a member of the Zebu R&D team, you will work with other enthusiastic and creative engineers. You will contribute to a growing tool where you can expand your knowledge and skills. Things you'll learn include formal verification strategies, distributed computing, machine learning, and more. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and delivering cutting-edge technology to our customers.

Rewards and Benefits

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive retirement plans
• Competitive salaries

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
• Time Away: In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
• Family Support: Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
• Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
• Compensation: Competitive salaries.