R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer

Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer Canada Off-site Engineering Defined Term Emp. $100000-$150000 Apply Save Job Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook Jump to • Overview • Job Description • Benefits • Culture • How We Hire 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. Play Video Job Description Date posted 06/04/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Defined Term Emp. Job ID 17585 Base Salary Range $100000-$150000 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 06/04/2026 We AreSynopsys 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.You AreYou have spent years working at the boundary where Maxwell's equations meet real software, and you know that getting electromagnetic simulation right means understanding both the physics and the code that brings it to life. The difference between a simulation that converges cleanly and one that fails three hours in often comes down to a numerical choice you made last week, and you are the kind of engineer who sees that choice coming.Working in C++ performance code does not intimidate you, and neither does debugging a Python workflow that ties together five different simulation steps. You have built or worked deeply inside solvers, maybe FDTD, DGTD, RCWA, or something similar, and you understand what happens under the hood when a user clicks "run." You do not need a perfect spec to start. You ask the right questions, dig into the codebase, and figure out what needs to happen next.Photonics is not abstract to you. Whether it is optimizing a grating coupler or validating inverse design output, you know what matters at micron scale and you care about getting it right. At Synopsys, you will work on simulation technology that powers the tools our customers depend on to design the next generation of photonic devices.What You'll Be Doing • Develop and enhance computational photonics software that supports design automation and simulation tools used by customers designing photonic devices • Build, debug, and validate Maxwell-based simulation methods including DGTD, FDTD, RCWA, STACK, or related electromagnetic solvers at micron scale • Implement and improve simulation algorithms in C++ for performance-critical solver code and Python for automation and workflow orchestration • Support photonic design optimization workflows, including inverse design methodologies, that help customers achieve faster, more accurate design outcomes • Work inside an existing R&D codebase to extend capabilities, fix technical issues, and improve simulation accuracy and speed • Collaborate with R&D engineers across the team to design, test, and deliver technical solutions that directly impact product performance • Investigate complex simulation failures, trace root causes through physics and code, and deliver reliable fixes that hold up in productionThe Impact You Will Have • Your work will directly improve the speed and accuracy of simulation tools that photonics designers rely on to bring devices from concept to production • The solver improvements and numerical methods you build will enable customers to design better performing photonic components with fewer iterations • Your contributions to inverse design and optimization workflows will unlock new design possibilities that were previously too slow or too complex to explore • The bugs you catch and the fixes you deliver will prevent downstream failures for customers running critical simulations on tight schedules • Your ability to balance scientific rigor with practical software development will help the team ship capabilities that matter, not just capabilities that demo well • The codebase you help maintain and extend will serve as the foundation for future R&D work across the photonics simulation platform • Your technical judgment will shape decisions about which methods to implement, which tradeoffs to make, and where to invest engineering effort for maximum customer valueWhat You'll Need • PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science with a focus on Photonics or Optics, or Master's degree with equivalent hands-on experience in computational photonics • Strong experience in computational photonics and simulation methods grounded in Maxwell's equations • Demonstrated experience with numerical methods such as DGTD, FDTD, RCWA, or related electromagnetic solvers at micron scale • Strong programming skills in C++ for performance-critical systems and Python for scripting, automation, or workflow development • Experience in scientific computing, computational modeling, or numerical simulation in R&D or production environments • Experience in photonic device or component design, including optimization or inverse design methodologies, is a plus • Proven ability to work productively in an existing codebase, debug complex technical issues, and deliver reliable solutions in technically challenging simulation environmentsWho You Are • You can trace a simulation failure back through the physics, the numerics, and the code until you find the actual problem, not just the symptom • You are comfortable explaining a tradeoff between solver accuracy and runtime to a teammate who needs to ship a feature next month, and you can do it in a way that helps them make the right call • Detail matters to you. You catch the edge case, the unit mismatch, the convergence issue that would have broken a customer workflow three weeks from now • You work well with people who think differently than you do, whether that is a physicist focused on theory or a software engineer focused on performance • Learning a new numerical method or a new corner of the codebase does not slow you down. You dig in, ask questions, and get productive quicklyThe Team You'll Be Part OfYou will join an R&D team focused on developing simulation and design technology that improves the accuracy and speed of tools our customers rely on. The team supports high-value design automation and design tools, with work that connects directly to simulation performance, product capability, and customer value. This role will contribute to advancing the underlying technical capabilities that help Synopsys deliver strong solutions in this area.Rewards and BenefitsWe 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. Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & 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 hr-help-canada@synopsys.com. Apply Save Job test Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook 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 • 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 Get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like Explore Vancouver View Map Hiring Journey at Synopsys Apply As an applicant your resume, skills, and experience are being reviewed for consideration. Phone Screen Once your resume has been selected a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you and share more about the role. Interview You will be invited to meet with the hiring team to measure your qualifications for the role. Our interviews are held either in person or via Zoom. Offer Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept! Onboarding There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation. Welcome! Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys! 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