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Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs St Staff R&D Engineer Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Engineering Employee $119000-$178000 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 06/23/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17958 Base Salary Range $119000-$178000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 06/23/2026 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 built production software systems over many years, the kind that engineers rely on daily, not prototypes that look good in demos. Full stack development is second nature to you: you design Python backends, build Angular frontends, and understand exactly where the boundaries should be and why they matter. When requirements are incomplete, you ask the right questions, create a workable design, and begin implementation while others are still organizing meetings.Software architecture is central to how you work. You recognize that the difference between a system that scales and one that fails under load often comes down to decisions made months earlier. You have made those decisions, seen the outcomes, and understand what truly matters. You are experienced in C# and .NET environments and pragmatic about tooling.You bring strong technical judgment to design discussions. You know when to push back on an approach that will not hold up in production, and you do so in a way that strengthens the outcome. You write clear, maintainable code that other engineers can work with long after you have moved on to the next challenge. What You'll Be Doing • Design, develop, and own full stack features for one of our platforms using Angular, Python, and .NET C# • Architect software frameworks and subsystems that balance performance, maintainability, and long-term scalability across a complex product ecosystem • Build and integrate backend services in Python and C#, connecting simulation workflows to modern web-based frontends • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and architects to translate product requirements into technical designs that actually work • Write code that ships, test it, debug it, and support it through deployment and production use • Drive technical decisions on tooling, architecture, and design patterns that affect how the team builds software for years to come • Solve hard problems in a codebase that matters, where your decisions directly impact how engineers across industries do their work The Impact You Will Have • You will shape the architecture and technical direction of a platform used by engineers worldwide to design and simulate complex systems • You will reduce technical debt and increase developer velocity by building frameworks that make the right thing the easy thing • Your code will enable faster, more reliable simulation workflows that help customers bring products to market sooner • You will mentor engineers on the team through design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions that raise the bar for everyone • You will help Synopsys integrate AI-driven capabilities into simulation platforms, positioning the company at the forefront of the industry • You will contribute to a product that powers innovation across automotive, aerospace, electronics, and other industries that depend on simulation to build the futureWhat You'll Need • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering • 8+ years of hands-on software development experience building production systems • Strong proficiency in C# and .NET for backend and application development • Solid experience with Python for scripting, automation, and backend services • Proven experience with Angular for building modern web frontends • Demonstrated ability to architect software frameworks and make design decisions that hold up under real-world use • Experience with React is a strong plus and shows breadth in frontend frameworks • Awareness of Agentic Experience (AX) and integration of front end and AI workflows is a plus Who You Are • You can walk into a room with incomplete requirements, ask three good questions, and walk out with a design that the team can actually build • You push back when a design does not make sense, and you do it in a way that moves the conversation forward instead of sideways • You write code that other engineers can read, maintain, and extend without hunting you down six months later • You have worked on teams where collaboration matters, and you know the difference between being right and being helpful • You are comfortable working in Waterloo with a co-located team, showing up in person to solve problems together • You have experience or interest in AI and machine learning applications in software, and you see where that technology is heading The Team You'll Be Part Of The team is co-located and collaborative, working together in person to solve hard technical problems. This is a team that values strong design, clean code, and shipping software that works. You will work alongside other senior engineers, leads, and principals who care deeply about the craft and the product.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 Waterloo 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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