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HPC Software Engineer

Canonsburg, PA · On-site

Synopsys Inc is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. The HPC Software Engineer will design, implement, and optimize ...

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Synopsys is a technology-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous learning. The company's global workforce is organized into various teams, including research and development, sales, and customer support, with a focus on delivering cutting-edge electronic design automation (EDA) solutions. Working at Synopsys may appeal to candidates who are passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative products that shape the future of electronics and semiconductor design.
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R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer-16955

R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer-16955

Synopsys

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

General Information
Job Title
Staff R&D Engineer, Accelerated Verification Tools-16955
Job ID
16955
City
Sunnyvale
State/Province
California
Date Posted
10-Apr-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
R&D Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $138000 - $207000
Descriptions & Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
Overview
Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification, and manufacturing. In this role, you will develop high-performance simulation solutions utilizing GPU acceleration and parallel programming to tackle complex EDA challenges.
You Are
A passionate engineer specializing in simulation and verification, you excel at utilizing high-performance computing to solve complex problems. With expertise in HDL (System Verilog/VHDL), C++, and parallel models, you thrive on innovation and collaborate effectively across teams to deliver scalable solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Designing/Optimizing accelerated verification tools using massive parallelism and GPU technologies.
  • Implementing and troubleshooting advanced graph algorithms to manage complex hardware designs.
  • Developing GPU kernels (CUDA/HIP/DPC++) to reduce simulation runtimes.
  • Leveraging multi-threaded programming (OpenMP/TBB) to maximize throughput.
  • Debugging functionality and performance of compiler enhancements and optimizations.

The Impact You Will Have
  • Accelerating customer chip development cycles and enabling next-generation silicon design.
  • Driving innovation in GPU-powered algorithms.
  • Empowering engineering teams to achieve faster RTL sign-off.

What You'll Need
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and performance profiling.
  • Knowledge of GPU computing (CUDA/HIP/DPC++) and parallel memory models.
  • Experience with multi-threaded programming (OpenMP, TBB).
  • Knowledge in HDL (SystemVerilog/VHDL) and compiler design.
  • AI-First Mindset: Proficiency in using modern AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor or Claude Code to accelerate development cycles and maintain high code quality.
  • Growth Mindset: We welcome candidates with HPC and algorithm expertise who have an interest in mastering the hardware verification domain.

Desirable Skills
  • Experience implementing high-performance graph algorithms on GPU and multicore architectures.
  • Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks and memory-efficient data structures.

Education & Experience
  • BS in CS/EE or related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • MS in CS/EE or related field with 3+ years of experience; advanced coursework or project work in HPC/Compilers is highly valued.
  • PhD in CS/EE with 0-1 years of experience with focus in HPC/GPU computing. Relevant doctoral research and peer-reviewed publications in Parallel computing or EDA will be considered toward this requirement.

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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 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.
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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software partner for creative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every single day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer building advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver exceptional, secure products for the era of connected everything. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 113 offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Since 1986, Synopsys has been at the heart of accelerating electronics innovation with engineers around the world having used Synopsys technology to successfully design and create billions of chips and systems that are found in the electronics that people rely on every single day.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Mountain View, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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