Quality Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer

Overview
Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development.

Job Description
Date posted 05/20/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17447 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 05/20/2026 #TPG

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.

What You'll Be Doing
Cover load, stress, functional, regression and performance testing of EDA platform components
Analyze product requirements, create test plans, test data, and identify quality deliverables
Execute testing and isolate and report specific problems to help R&
D fix bugs
Be responsible for the quality of assigned areas and escalate urgent issues to appropriate level
Identify risky areas and suggest improvements to minimize risk
Work with AI tools to enhance testing workflows

The Impact You Will Have
Catch critical defects before they reach customers, reducing post-release support load
Increase test coverage and automation maturity across the platform
Provide R&
D teams with actionable feedback that shortens the debug cycle
Reduce risk in high-stakes releases by surfacing quality concerns early
Enable semiconductor customers to trust the tools they use every day
Shape quality standards and testing practices across the broader team

What You'll Need
MS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience in software testing or working with EDA tools
Very good understanding of software testing techniques
Good understanding of scripting languages: Tcl, shell, with Perl or Python preferred
Working experience with Linux OS
Good communication including verbal and written English
Knowledge in VLSI and EDA tools
Ability to write documentation describing test scenarios
Experience working with Cursor or similar AI coding assistants

Who You Are
You are a self-starter, quick learner, attentive to details and capable of multi-tasking
You can write and speak clearly in English, whether documenting a test plan or explaining a failure scenario to an engineer in a different time zone

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.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

Benefits
At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.
Visit Benefits Page: https://www.synopsys.com/careers/benefits.html
Health &
Wellness
Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
Time Away
In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support
Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP
Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Retirement Plans
Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Compensation
Competitive salaries. ** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm