Software Engineering, Manager

Category: Engineering Remote Eligible Yes Hire Type: Employee

We Are:

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:

You are a seasoned and visionary leader with over 10 years of experience in the software development field, including at least 3 years in a managerial role. You have a proven track record of leading global teams to develop cutting-edge software products. Your technical expertise is complemented by your outstanding communication and presentation skills, making you a compelling advocate and mentor for your team. You thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at building strong partnerships across various functions and organizations. Agile and iterative methodologies are second nature to you, and you are adept at optimizing development and production processes to enhance operational efficiencies. Your background in Embedded software development on various micro-processor architectures and custom System on a Chip (SOC) implementation makes you uniquely qualified to guide a team in developing software for Synopsys’s Processor IP products. You are not just a manager but a hands-on problem solver, always ready to dive into technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide hands-on direction to the software engineering team, in collaboration with product management and architecture leads, for the delivery of roadmap items.
• Coordinate efforts across cross-functional teams, including development, user experience, and quality assurance.
• Communicate proactively about issues and risks to stakeholders.
• Take initiative as a technical problem solver to identify and understand technical issues, manage and mitigate risks.
• Give technical guidance to the team in understanding user requirements and developing implementation specifications.
• Review and provide inputs on the team’s implementation specifications, architecture designs, and project assessments for feasibility and best solutions.
• Optimize development and production processes to improve operational efficiencies.
• Utilize agile and iterative approaches to manage product development and verification efforts.
• Work with customers and manage execution of product releases

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive the successful development and delivery of runtime software solutions for Synopsys’s Processor IP products that are critical to advanced System-on-Chip (SOC) designs.
• Enhance the efficiency and productivity of the software engineering team through effective leadership and process optimization.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages technical excellence and creative problem-solving.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions that meet customer needs and industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in program management tools such as JIRA, Confluence and BigPicture.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python and Tcl. Additional experience with OpenCL, SYCL and/or OpenMP are a plus.
• Experience with development of multi-core and multi-processor embedded applications
• Experience with software development targeting Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) processor architectures.
• Experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.
• Familiarity with agile, scrum, cmake build systems and Jenkins/CICD methodologies.
• Knowledge of hardware configurations, compute clusters, LSF, and cloud environments are a plus.
• Master’s degree in computer science and/or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Who You Are:

• A visionary leader with a high standard in software engineering quality, security, stability, and scalability.
• An excellent communicator and presenter, capable of taking the initiative and driving day-to-day activities.
• Highly organized with strong leadership and accountability skills.
• Proficient in project management best practices and methodologies.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong partnerships within and outside the organization.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be leading part of the Processor Solutions Runtime Software Team within Synopsys’s IPG. This team is responsible for developing runtime software for Synopsys’s VPX and NPX product families of processors used for DSP and AI application acceleration in Synopsys’s customer SoCs. Your leadership will be crucial in working with a global team of talented engineers, fostering innovation, and driving the successful delivery of high-performance software solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

We 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.

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.

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 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.