R&D Engineering, Sr Staff - 15322

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

You Are:

You are a passionate and experienced R&D professional, eager to push the boundaries of hardware verification. You bring a deep understanding of hardware partitioning, emulation, and verification flows, and you’re motivated by the challenge of solving complex technical problems that have a real impact on the semiconductor industry. You approach your work with intellectual curiosity and a drive for excellence, always seeking innovative solutions and continuous improvement. Your expertise in hardware design, logic synthesis, and system-level partitioning is complemented by your ability to mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Above all, you are dedicated to advancing technology that powers the next generation of intelligent systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, developing, and optimizing hardware partitioning algorithms for large-scale, hardware-assisted verification platforms.
• Collaborating with emulation and verification teams to define and implement partitioning methodologies that improve system performance and scalability.
• Analyzing complex RTL designs to identify optimal partitioning strategies and address bottlenecks in hardware-software co-verification.
• Driving the integration of partitioning solutions into Synopsys’ hardware verification tools and flows.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership in architecture and implementation discussions.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and advancing partitioning technology through innovation and research.
• Engaging with customers to understand their verification challenges and incorporating feedback into product enhancements.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate verification cycles for the world’s most advanced semiconductor designs through innovative partitioning techniques.
• Enable customers to achieve higher emulation performance and scalability, reducing time-to-market for cutting-edge products.
• Influence the architectural direction of Synopsys’ hardware-assisted verification solutions.
• Drive adoption of next-generation verification methodologies across the semiconductor industry.
• Enhance the quality and reliability of complex SoC designs by improving verification coverage and debugging efficiency.
• Serve as a technical thought leader and mentor within the hardware verification community at Synopsys.
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, customers, and industry partners.

What You’ll Need:

• Master’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in hardware partitioning, emulation, or hardware-assisted verification.
• Strong proficiency in RTL design (Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL) and logic synthesis flows.
• Deep understanding of partitioning algorithms, resource allocation, and hardware/software co-verification challenges.
• Experience with emulation platforms (e.g., HAPS, ZeBu, Palladium, Veloce) and related EDA tools.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying scalable verification solutions in a production environment.

Who You Are:

• Analytical thinker with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
• Effective communicator, able to present ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.
• Innovative and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong project management skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Hardware Assisted Verification team, a group of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing emulation, prototyping, and partitioning technologies. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, and works closely with other R&D groups, product management, and customers to deliver world-class solutions that address the most demanding verification challenges in the semiconductor industry.

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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