R&D Engineering, Engineer

Hsinchu, Taiwan, Taiwan

Engineering

Employee

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. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development.

Job Description

Date posted 06/07/2026

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17671 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 06/07/2026

Job Title: R&D Engineering, Engineer

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are You are a passionate software engineer with a strong background in algorithms and system-level thinking. You enjoy solving complex problems and are driven to build scalable and efficient backend solutions for large-scale hardware systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and optimize multi-FPGA partitioning algorithms for theZeBuemulation compile flow, going beyond pure cut-size minimization
Build timing-aware partitioning solutions that incorporate critical path timing criticality into partition cost models and optimization objectives
Account for ZeBuclocking constraints—such as driver-clock-driven user clocks via multi-cycle paths—when evaluating partition quality and feasibility
Design and enhance a more robust partitioning engine that reduces sensitivity to randominitialsolutions in traditional hMetis-based flows
analytical partitioning approaches to improve initial solution quality, stability, and reproducibility
Work on constraint-aware partitioning for logic/memory resources, inter-FPGA connectivity, and timing-related partition constraints
Collaborate closely with the FPGA P&R and runtime teams tovalidatepartitioning decisions and support ZeBuplatform sign-off
Analyze partitioning bottlenecks and implement scalable, maintainable C/C++ backend components on Linux

The Impact You Will Have

Improve emulation performance by making partitioning timing-aware, not just cut-size driven
Increase partitioning robustness and reproducibility by reducing dependence on random initial solutions
Improve partition quality and compile outcomes for large SoC designs through a more stable partitioning engine
Enable successful ZeBu platform sign-off by delivering partitioning solutions validated with FPGA P&R and runtime teams
Advance state-of-the-art emulation partitioning by combining classical graph partitioning with analytical optimization techniques

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong foundationin algorithms, data structures, and graph/hypergraph partitioning
Experience with C/C++ and performance-oriented software development on Linux/Unix.Script languageslikepython,tclareplus
Knowledge of optimization techniques and partitioning algorithms (e.g.,hMetis, multi-way partitioning,heuristicand analytical methods)
Understanding of timing-aware optimization or willingness to developexpertisein timing-critical partitioning
Preferred: Basic exposure to clock synthesis or multi-cycle path concepts, to better reason about timing-related partition constraints
Preferred: Background in analytical approaches to partitioning or large-scale optimization (e.g., spectral, eigenvector-based, or other mathematically grounded methods)
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and experimental evaluation skills

Who You Are

Analytical and detail-oriented
Passionate about algorithm design and performance optimization
Self-motivated and able to work independently
A strong teamplayer withgood communicationskills
Eager to learn and adapt tonew technologies

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will be part of a highly skilled R&D team working on backend software for emulation systems. The team collaborates closely with global hardware verification engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions and continuously push the boundaries of verification technology.

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.

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.

Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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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.

ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.

Retirement Plans

Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.

Compensation

Competitive salaries.

** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm

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Interview

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Offer

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Onboarding

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Welcome!

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