R&D Engineering, Principal Engineer

46456BR

USA - California - California, USA - California - Irvine, USA - California - Los Angeles, USA - California - Mountain View/Sunnyvale, USA - California - Pasadena, USA - USA

Job Description and Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join the development team of Synopsys OSG. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge optical design solutions to the customers. As a Software Architect you will play a critical role in integrating large legacy systems with modern component-based architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate various software modules into a cohesive system. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset to lead and oversee the evolution of our existing software assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage your deep knowledge of C++ to guide the development process. You will make the final determination regarding software design and implementation.
• Analyze and assess existing legacy systems to understand their architecture, components, and business logic.
• Design and develop modular, scalable, and maintainable components that integrate seamlessly with legacy systems.
• Lead initiatives to replace or modernize obsolete components without disrupting the business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, testers, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment and smooth transitions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development teams.
• Oversee and ensure the application of best practices, standards, and methodologies in architecture and design.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and integration strategies.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems remain current and competitive.
• Drive performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, and automation of systems.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and work with development teams to optimize code and improve system efficiency.
• Develop algorithms for GPU, Cloud, and Clusters of computers to further parallelize computation and increase speed dramatically.

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of proven experience as a Software Architect with a solid background in C++ development.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable, and maintainable software systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking; ability to analyze complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience/Background in Physics, Optics, Mathematics
• Hands-on experience with parallel computation, GPU or HPC.
• Experience developing CAD/CAM, ray tracing and Photorealistic Visualization
• Knowledge of 3D Geometry and Optimization Algorithms

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• Dynamic work environment. Ability to work remotely and/or from multiple office locations.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes stock purchase plan, 401k plan, and insurance packages.
• Professional development support.

Job Category

Engineering

Country

United States

Job Subcategory

R&D Engineering

Hire Type

Employee

Base Salary Range

$152,000 - $228,000