R&D Sr. Staff Software Engineer - IC Validator (C/C++)

Key Skills

Unix Operating system, Java Programming, Analytical and Problem solving, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Machine learning techniques, Algorithms, Linux Operating system, Welly

Job Description

The Synopsys IC Validator team has a dynamic software R&D engineering opportunity. You will be designing, architecting and supporting physical verification products for cutting-edge ICs and SoCs. Challenges include analysis and design of highly efficient data structures and algorithms, and a commitment to deliver top-quality production software which exceeds customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable and high-performing software for physical verification tool
• Write well-designed, well-tested, and high quality C/C++ programs
• Study the performance profile of the product and its components; propose and develop enhancements to improve efficiency (runtime, memory usage, disk usage)
• Design new solutions to high value problems in physical verification such as hierarchy optimization, analytics and machine learning and cloud computing
• Work with technologist within Synopsys in adjacent areas and guide customers to help define and implement innovative solutions
• Work with corporate application engineers to understand customer needs and provide solutions
• Write design specification and review code for peer members

Required Qualifications

• Development of complex software projects with C/C++ in Unix/Linux environment
• Experience in EDA tool development
• Exceptional background in data structures and algorithms
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle, tools and frameworks, such as performance profiling and unit testing.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce design documents detailing product requirements and solution elements
• Desire to learn and explore new technologies
• S, M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 8+ years experience

Preferred Technical Skills

• Understanding of concurrent execution topics, such as distributed processing and multi-threading.
• Familiarity with machine learning technologies and infrastructure.