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R&D Engineering, Principal Engineer

Synopsys
$191000-$286000
United States, California, Sunnyvale
Apr 30, 2026
Date posted 04/28/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16534 Base Salary Range $191000-$286000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/28/2026 Who you are: You are a highly skilled and motivated engineer with a passion for working with customers and R&D to develop and deploy cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing solutions. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are always eager to explore new technologies. Your analytical and problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you have a solid foundation in statistical analysis, and computational lithography. You are ready to take on complex challenges and contribute to the success of Synopsys. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Good presentation skill. Capable of multi-tasking and can switch area of focus swiftly. Self-motivated. Good knowledge on Python/scripting/C++ languages. Job Descriptions: As product engineer of Proteus OPC/MEC/RET team, the candidate is responsible for Partner with leading edge semiconductor manufacture customers and R&D for new feature development and deployment. Creating specifications for prototyping, review and approve function specifications. Prototype OPC/MEC/RET solutions which include machine learning and collaborate with R&D to productize them. Work with key customers and field support teams to resolve difficult problems. help FAE debug customers' issues. Work on GPU based solutions. Compile training materials and provide trainings to AEs and customers. Work with tech pub team for the official documentations of the tool. Qualifications B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physical Sciences 10+ years of experience in semiconductor field, with a focus on computational lithography. Experience with Python, Scripting languages, and HPC technologies Strong communication and teamwork skills Experience in troubleshooting and debugging production-related issues Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability. 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. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.