Principal R&D Engineer

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.
You Are:

You are an accomplished and visionary Principal R&D Engineer, passionate about advancing the boundaries of software technology for semiconductor design and manufacturing. You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments, and bring deep technical mastery in enterprise software development, especially within the EDA (Electronic Design Automation) domain. Your extensive experience—spanning over a decade—has equipped you with the ability to tackle highly complex challenges, from optimizing power and reliability in cutting-edge IC architectures to leading the development of innovative simulation and modeling tools.

Your leadership is both strategic and hands-on; you inspire teams through mentorship and technical excellence, guiding projects from conception to deployment. You are adept at translating business and customer requirements into actionable software roadmaps, ensuring solutions are both robust and scalable. Your communication skills enable you to bridge gaps between engineering, product management, and customers, fostering alignment and delivering impactful results.

You are driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, always seeking new technologies and methods to enhance product capabilities. You value diversity and inclusion, recognizing that the best solutions come from varied perspectives. In addition to your technical prowess, you bring empathy, resilience, and adaptability—qualities that empower you to lead through change and ambiguity. If you are eager to make a tangible impact on the next generation of smart products, while mentoring and growing alongside a talented team, Synopsys is your place to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the planning and architectural design of innovative software solutions across multiple R&D projects and domains.
• Coordinating product design and development activities, including user experience optimization, advanced solver research, and technical reference for cross-functional teams.
• Defining, developing, and institutionalizing best practices through technical reviews, documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Performing complex bug verification, release testing, and beta support for multiple software products; collaborating with QA and support teams to resolve critical issues.
• Researching and interpreting marketing and customer requirements to shape product direction, performance criteria, and competitive positioning.
• Driving technical leadership as a project manager, team leader, or software architect, operating autonomously to deliver high-impact results.
• Engaging with strategic customers and partners to assess needs, provide technical guidance, and co-develop solutions.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerating innovation in semiconductor design, enabling smaller, more efficient, and reliable device architectures.
• Delivering sign-off accurate simulation and modeling tools that ensure power noise integrity and reliability for complex ICs.
• Advancing the capabilities of ANSYS and Synopsys software to address challenges in electromigration, thermal effects, and electrostatic discharge.
• Establishing technical standards and best practices that elevate the quality and performance of our products globally.
• Mentoring and developing talent within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Influencing product strategy and direction through direct engagement with customers and market research.
• Contributing to Synopsys' leadership in EDA by delivering solutions that set new industry benchmarks.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years.
• Minimum three years of hands-on experience in Electronic Design Automation (EDA).
• Extensive commercial experience directing R&D projects and managing the software lifecycle for enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ and GPU programming, with knowledge of deep/machine learning algorithms.
• Proven track record in developing power integrity solutions and delivering innovative products to market.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable engineering plans and software roadmaps.
• Experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration in a global context.

Who You Are:

• Strategic thinker with a creative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional communicator, able to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative leader who fosters inclusivity and drives team success across geographies.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Empathetic mentor dedicated to developing others and elevating team performance.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You'll join a dynamic and highly skilled R&D engineering team at Synopsys Noida, focused on developing next-generation EDA, simulation, and modeling tools for the semiconductor industry. The team collaborates closely with customers, partners, and application engineers around the globe, delivering solutions that power the world's most advanced smart products. You'll be surrounded by passionate innovators who value diversity, creativity, and technical excellence, working together to solve some of the industry's toughest challenges.

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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