Senior Staff R&D Engineer - Platform Architect

Synopsys, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will be pivotal in developing the next generation of Platform Architect tools. This role involves working with C++ and Qt to create innovative solutions for SoC architecture design. You will collaborate with global teams, tackle complex software challenges, and contribute to a dynamic environment that values creativity and technical excellence. If you are passionate about software development and eager to push the boundaries of technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in software development.
• Strong hands-on experience in C/C++ and Object Oriented development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve features for the Platform Architect tool.
• Design and implement robust algorithms and data structures.

Skills

C/C++

Object Oriented Programming

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Algorithms

Problem Solving

Software Engineering

Education

BE / B. Tech / M. Tech in Computer Science or Electronics

Tools

gdb/ddd

Valgrind

Visual Studio

Eclipse

Perforce

Git

Job description

We are developing next generation Platform Architect tool to design and explore SoC Architecture, Analysis and Optimization for Performance and Power. The tool provides integrated graphical environment and is developed in an Object-Oriented way with C++ and GUI frontend as Qt. As a senior member of the R&D team of Platform Architect product in Synopsys, you will be responsible for,

• Development and improvement of features, flows and solutions for problems which maybe new and very open-ended to enhance the value provided by the product.
• The work will require algorithm, data structure design as well as developing robust, efficient, and flexible implementations.
• The engineer is expected to specify, design, implement and test in a large and complex software development environment.
• Works closely with global cross-functional teams in defining, implementing, and delivering the solutions.
• Quality execution of software development projects, taking responsibility for designing, developing, troubleshooting, or debugging software programs.
• Creation of reliable plans and effort estimates for your projects and works with minimal direction from manager.

Education

BE / B. Tech / M. Tech or equivalent in Computer Science or Electronics

Exceptional education background in school and college

Experience

8-15 Years

Technical Skills

Essential:

• Strong hands-on experience in C/C++ based Object Oriented large and complex enterprise software development.
• Strong background in Design Patterns, Data Structure, Algorithms, and programming concepts.
• Well versed with Software Engineering and development processes.
• Exposure to developer tools such as gdb/ddd, Valgrind, Quantify, Visual Studio and Eclipse.
• Exposure with source code control tool like Perforce, Clearmake, CVS or Git.
• Working on Linux platform.
• Good analysis and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in EDA domain
• Experience with User Interface development
• Exposure to Qt UI development tool kit
• Exposure to Tcl, Python, Shell scripting and/or Vim
• Exposure to Windows platform
• M.Tech or equivalent

Personal Attributes

• Highly enthusiastic and energetic team player with the ability to go an extra mile.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong desires to learn and explore new technologies.