Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping)
SynopsysPortugal
Posted March 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Synopsys is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and IP for designing, verifying, and manufacturing high-performance silicon chips.
Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Engineer (Virtual Prototyping) to join our team in Portugal. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ skills, hands-on embedded software experience, and a passion for technology. The role involves developing and delivering high-performance simulation models, configuring and bringing up complex software stacks, and collaborating with global teams. The position offers a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar field
- Strong programming skills, primarily in C and C++
- Embedded software experience, ideally including Linux OS build, configuration, and debugging
- Knowledge of IP implementation or driver development (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal)
- Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction
- Experience with open-source build systems such as Buildroot or Yocto
- Familiarity with open-source multimedia/security utilities such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, and OpenSSL
- Python programming experience
- Experience with SystemC and/or transaction-level modelling (TLM)
- Embedded software development on Arm cores/Arm architecture
- Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings