Silicon Validation Software Engineer (Sr Staff)
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About the Position
Silicon Validation Software Engineer (Sr Staff)
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.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and software tools that drive silicon validation, characterization, and system-level debug workflows
- Build automated test flows and data processing pipelines that turn raw lab measurements into actionable insights and reports
- Work directly with lab instrumentation to enable instrument control, data acquisition, and validation workflows using protocols like JTAG, I2C, SPI, and UART
- Debug complex issues that span the hardware-software interface during silicon bring-up, collaborating with analog designers, systems engineers, and firmware teams to isolate root causes
- Enhance and scale existing validation tools and frameworks to improve efficiency, reliability, and coverage across multiple IP product lines
- Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and version control workflows using Git or GitLab to ensure robust, maintainable software infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers on software development best practices, validation methodologies, and cross-domain problem-solving techniques
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years of experience in software development within silicon validation or hardware test environments, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
- Strong proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and instrumentation control
- Proven experience developing hardware automation frameworks, validation tools, or scripting solutions that have been deployed in production validation environments
- Solid understanding of version control systems such as Git or GitLab, including repository management, branching strategies, and code review workflows
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills that span both software and hardware domains, with the ability to isolate issues across the stack
- Experience with low-level hardware communication protocols such as JTAG, I2C, SPI, UART, or similar for IC bring-up, debugging, and validation is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience working in laboratory environments with test equipment and instrumentation is a strong plus
Nice to Have
- Experience in a high-speed, mixed-signal IP development and validation environment
We Offer
- Competitive salary range: $119,000 - $178,000
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
About the Company
Synopsys is committed to providing access and 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].
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