1. Company Overview
Synopsys is a global leader in chip design and semiconductor IP.
It powers innovation in AI, autonomous systems, and high-performance silicon.
Synopsys careers attract top engineers to build future-shaping technology.
2. Job Highlights / Quick Facts
1 Job ID: 6629
2 Category: Engineering
3 Type: Full-time, Employee
4 Base Salary Range: $120,000–$180,000
5 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
6 Date Posted: February 24, 2025
4. Role Summary
The role involves designing and implementing CAD automation software for chip design teams.
You will work with Synopsys’s circuit design teams to enhance and automate design flows across global R&D environments.
5. Key Responsibilities
Develop CAD automation tools and implement EDA workflows.
Plan, code, and test full software modules end-to-end.
Write efficient scripts in Python, Perl, and TCL.
Participate in defining software specifications and design architecture.
Integrate tools with design platforms like Virtuoso and Custom Compiler.
Collaborate with global teams and mentor junior engineers.
Use version control tools like Git and Perforce in UNIX/Linux environments.
Maintain production-level code quality and support software releases.
6. Required Qualifications
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in software development, especially CAD or EDA tools.
Strong coding skills in Python, Perl, and TCL.
Familiarity with Custom Compiler or Virtuoso toolsets.
Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux scripting and debugging.
Understanding of version control systems like Git.
Exposure to AI in software development or major ML frameworks.
7. Preferred Skills / Technologies
Experience with PERFORCE for source code management.
Familiarity with test-driven development, unit testing.
Knowledge of AI frameworks used to enhance software engineering.
Experience with IC design workflows and EDA software stacks.
8. What You’ll Gain / Impact You’ll Make
Accelerate and automate chip design processes.
Enhance productivity for Synopsys’s global R&D teams.
Develop mission-critical tools that improve silicon quality and delivery.
Drive innovation in CAD software engineering across projects.
9. Team Culture & Collaboration
You will be part of the Design Automation Team at Synopsys.
Work in a fast-paced, agile, and highly collaborative environment.
Team members engage in cross-functional projects and remote collaboration.
10. Salary & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $120,000–$180,000
Bonuses & Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and stock options.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial coverage.
Salary package may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
11. Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Synopsys is an equal opportunity employer committed to diverse hiring.
All applicants are evaluated fairly regardless of race, gender, age, or background.
Synopsys promotes an inclusive, respectful, and innovative workplace.
