Job Description

General Information

Job Title
Staff R&D Engineer-17064
Job ID
17064
City
Marlborough
State/Province
Massachusetts
Date Posted
20-Apr-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
R&D Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $120000 - $ 180000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive innovations that shape how we live and connect. Our technology powers the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, enabling breakthroughs in chip design, verification, and IP integration. Join us to transform the future through technological innovation.

You Are:

You’re an experienced software engineer with 3+ years in C/C++ development. You thrive in challenging environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and value teamwork. You’re eager to learn, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to projects that impact the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and develop emulation and FPGA prototyping software

• Optimizing netlists and integrating performance improvements throughout the software chain
• Participating in the complete software development lifecycle, from specification to customer validation

• Implement partitioning, placement, and routing algorithms
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues
• Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement

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:

• MSCS, MSCE, or MSEE with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ years of professional experience in C/C++ software development and programming
• Strong data structures and algorithms skills
• Debugging and troubleshooting expertise
• Experience with Linux tools (bash/csh, tcl, make, gcc)

Who You Are:

• Analytical, collaborative, and eager to learn
• Detail-oriented and responsible
• Motivated by technical and team challenges

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a dynamic engineering team focused on advancing EDA software for simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Your recruiter will share details about salary and perks during the process.

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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.