Software Engineer, Staff -11967

Software Engineer, Staff

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You are a passionate and resourceful engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You are energized by the challenge of scaling and optimizing infrastructure that supports thousands of engineers and hundreds of thousands of CPUs globally. You are comfortable navigating the complexities of both on-premise and cloud-based systems, leveraging your expertise to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance at every turn. Your background in system administration, DevOps, or application support has equipped you with a robust skill set in automation, scripting, and troubleshooting, and you have a keen eye for monitoring and maintaining high-availability systems.

You are equally adept at front-end and back-end development, creating intuitive web interfaces and efficient server-side logic. Your technical curiosity drives you to explore new technologies and open-source tools, and you are always eager to automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency. Collaboration is at the heart of your work ethicyou readily share knowledge, mentor others, and value diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Your communication skills enable you to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, making you a valued team player. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning. Whether leading new initiatives or supporting existing infrastructure, you take ownership of your work and are motivated by the impact your contributions have on the broader engineering community. If you are looking for a role where your skills will directly shape the technology powering the smart devices and systems of tomorrow, Synopsys is the place for you.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Install, configure, and maintain software applications within a large-scale VM infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and swift issue resolution for critical engineering tools and services.
• Develop and enhance tools, scripts, and web interfaces, including reporting dashboards and automation solutions to optimize compute farm efficiency and data acquisition.
• Create responsive and user-friendly UI components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, while implementing robust server-side logic with Python for high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with a global team of experienced engineers, sharing knowledge, supporting peers, and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in the design, deployment, and scaling of infrastructure projects, ensuring reliability, scalability, and automation across distributed compute resources.
• Monitor system health and performance using industry-leading tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch), implementing proactive measures for backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Support the hiring and growth of the infrastructure team by mentoring new members and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.

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The Team You'll Be A Part Of :

You'll join the Synopsys Infrastructure team, a diverse group of world-class engineers dedicated to building, maintaining, and optimizing the compute resources that power our global engineering community. Our team is committed to innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, working across time zones to deliver high-performance, reliable infrastructure that enables Synopsys to remain at the forefront of technology development. We value open communication, mutual support, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that make a real impact.

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.

The salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $120,000-$180,000. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.