Staff Software Engineer (R&D Engineering)

Synopsys, Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their innovative team focused on developing high-performance simulation solutions for automotive applications. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your expertise in C/C++ and object-oriented design to create scalable software solutions that empower the next generation of self-driving cars. You will collaborate with talented professionals across regions, driving projects from conception to completion while fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and learning, making it an exciting chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology in the automotive sector.

Benefits

25 vacation days

Extra days for weekend public holidays

Flexible working hours

Premium health insurance

Gym allowance

Opportunity to buy company stocks

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of simulation principles and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable simulation solutions for automotive customers.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Algorithms

Test automation

Simulation principles

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Job description

Staff Software Engineer

Cluj

Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week

Are you passionate about high performance simulation solutions that enable automotive customers to develop the embedded software for their next generation of self-driving cars? Do you burn for creative and flexible software architectures? Do developing high-quality/performance software solutions and using modern design principles motivate you? Our fast-growing team is responsible for driving the development of our testing and simulation solutions in a highly competitive market. In your role as an Staff R&D Engineer, you will work together with skilled groups from different regions and will be responsible for the creation of scalable simulation solutions for our automotive customers.

Key Qualifications:
* Background in Computer Science
* C/C++ coding skills; Java or Python are a plus
* Knowledge in object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
* Understanding of simulation principles and test automation
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role

Personal Attributes:
* Favor thorough understanding over empirical approaches
* Driven by enthusiasm and work ethic rather than supervision
* Pay attention to details
* Strong desire to learn and explore new technologies
* Good to excellent networking skills

Your Role:
* Help with complex projects and take ownership of developed software
* Be in the driving seat for C/C++ based products development
* Work on problems of diverse scope, where analysis of data requires evaluation of various factors.
* Exercises good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions.
* Work closely with your colleagues and maintain an open and friendly atmosphere to encourage productivity, creativity, and innovation
* Coach and mentor junior members of a team

Benefits
* Career growth path
* 25 vacation days
* Extra days for weekend public holidays
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid work environment
* Premium health insurance
* Gym allowance
* Opportunity to buy company stocks
* Annual bonus

The System Design Group strives to create disruptive, innovative system solutions built on our market-leading emulation, FPGA prototyping, virtual prototyping, verification IP, and optical design technologies for application areas including automotive, mobile, networking, and AI.

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.