R&D Engineering, Engineer

Date posted 11/08/2026

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 19637 Base Salary Range $70400-$105600 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 11/08/2026

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 early in your career but you already know that writing code is only half the job. The other half is understanding what you are building and why it matters. You have spent time with C++ in school or internships or side projects, and you know enough to recognize when a problem is harder than it looks. You ask questions when something does not make sense, and you do not pretend to know things you do not.

Complex systems do not scare you, they interest you. You are the kind of person who will dig into a codebase you did not write, trace through how things connect, and start contributing without needing everything explained upfront. You are comfortable not knowing everything on day one because you trust that you will figure it out with the right support and enough time.

Working on a team matters to you. You show up, you follow through, and when you say you will do something, it gets done. At Synopsys, you will join a team building real software that powers electronics design tools used across the semiconductor industry, and you will have the space to grow into the engineer you want to become.

What You'll Be Doing

• Write and maintain C++ code for the Electronics Desktop product, contributing to core infrastructure that supports product functionality and integration
• Debug and resolve issues in a large, complex codebase with guidance from senior engineers on the team
• Implement well-defined features and improvements to internal technology, UI/UX components, and communication layers within the Desktop platform
• Collaborate with team members in Sunnyvale and remote locations to understand requirements, review code, and align on technical approach
• Test and validate your work to ensure it meets quality standards before integration into the broader product
• Ramp up on internal tooling, build systems, and development workflows used by the Core Desktop team
  
  

The Impact You Will Have

• Your code will become part of the Electronics Desktop product used by engineers designing next-generation semiconductor products
• You will help maintain and improve infrastructure that enables faster development cycles and better product integration across teams
• The features you build will directly affect the usability and performance of tools relied on by Synopsys customers worldwide
• Your contributions will support a codebase that has been in production for years and will continue to evolve as the product grows
• You will help the team move faster by taking ownership of smaller, well-scoped tasks that free up senior engineers for higher-complexity work
• Over time, the systems you help build will shape how internal teams collaborate and how customers interact with Synopsys tools
  
  

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• 0 to 2 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic projects
• Strong programming skills in C++, including familiarity with object-oriented design and memory management
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, and how to apply them to solve real problems
• Ability to read, understand, and debug code you did not write
• Experience with Python is a plus and will help you contribute to automation and scripting tasks on the team
  
  

Who You Are

• You take ownership of your work and follow through, even when the task is harder or takes longer than expected
• You can work independently on a well-defined problem but you also know when to ask for help or clarification
• You are comfortable learning on the job and ramping up on tools, codebases, and workflows that are new to you
• You work well with others, whether that means pairing on a tricky bug, reviewing someone else's code, or syncing with teammates across time zones
• You care about writing code that works, not just code that compiles, and you test your changes before handing them off
  
  

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will join the Core Desktop team, a group primarily based in Sunnyvale with remote members in Canada. The team is responsible for developing the Electronics Desktop product, with a focus on core infrastructure including internal technology, UI/UX, and communication systems. You will work closely with engineers who have deep knowledge of the codebase and are committed to helping you ramp up. Occasionally, you will collaborate with product teams to ensure your work aligns with broader product goals. This is a team that values responsibility, collaboration, and steady progress.

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.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact [email protected].