Very Computer

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) develops, markets and supports high-level
design automation models and software for designers of integrated circuits
(ICs) and electronic systems. The company pioneered the commercial
development of synthesis technology, which serves as the foundation of the
company's high-level design methodology. Synopsys offers a comprehensive
set of synthesis, simulation, test, and design reuse solutions, which
support both Verilog HDL and VHDL.

Job Descriptions:

Sr. R & D Engineer - Incremental Timing Engineer

Work with others to define and develop new features in an incremental
static timing engine to satisfy the emerging needs of next generation
design planning tools.  Identify areas of improvement in the core timing
engine, and help with the productization of next generation products.  Work
with other developers and application engineers to identify and develop
enhancements.  Experience:  At least 3 years of experience in C++ or C,
under UNIX or AIX.  Experience in development of large and complex software
project (>50) in C with emphasis on advanced algorithms and data
structures.  Familiarity with ASIC design issues and verification process.
Knowledge of modeling and static timing technology is a big plus. This
candidate should have storing software engineering backgrounds, and capable
of taking well defined problems and solving them with a minimum of
supervision (good problem solving skills). Familiarity with logic synthesis
and physical design tools is a big plus.  Education:  BS/MSCS or BSEE/MSCS
and 4+ years of experience.

Sr. R & D Engineer - Core Timing

Work with others to develop new algorithms, refine existing algorithms and
data structures for a state-of-the-art static timing analysis tools.
Develop novel approaches in identifying timing problems within the context
of static timing analysis in deep submicron technologies.  Identify and
develop new features to address these emerging needs.  Experience:  The
candidate is expected to be proficient in C or C++, UNIX, strong data
structures and algorithms.  The candidate should also have good
communication skills and a good understanding of ASIC and VLSI design
issues.  Knowledge of static timing technology is a big plus.  Candidate
should have a strong software background, and capable of taking well
defined problems and solving them with the minimum of supervision (good
problem solving skills).  Having worked in the area of timing analysis is
an advantage, but not essential. Experience in development of large and
complex software project (>50K lines) in C or C++ with emphasis on data
structures and algorithms.  Experience in developing software in a team,
preferably in VLSI CAD tool development.  Education:  BS/MSCS or BSEE/MSCS
and 4+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant area.

Sr. R & D Engineer - Modeling

Work with other to define and develop technology and tools for
representation and creation of static timing models for digital circuitry.
This technology will be incorporated in high-performance next generation
analysis, verification and design planning tools within a high-level design
environment.  Experience:  The candidate is expected to be proficient in C
or C++, UNIX, software engineering principles, and be familiar with CAE
databases, data structures and algorithms.  The candidate should also have
good problem solving skills, an understanding of ASIC and VLSI design
issues and, be capable of taking well defined problems and solving them
with the minimum of supervision.  Knowledge of delay calculation,
simulation, modeling and static timing technology is a plus.  At least 3
years of experience in C-or C++, under UNIX.  Experience in development of
large and complex software project (>50K) in C.  Familiarity with ASIC
design issues and verification process.  Education:  BS/MSCS or BSEE/MSCS
with 4+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant area.

Staff R & D Engineer - Development & Test

Develop and administer a reliable software development and test environment
for the Design Planning business unit.  Coordinate and schedule the hand
off of software from R&D to Release Engineering.  Work with an external
software development partner to coordinate multi-site development, and to
converge upon a single system for software development, test and release.
This engineer will be part of a team chartered to provide chip-level tools
which bridge the gap between synthesis and detailed physical design, to
enable the rapid design of large high-performance ASICs.  Experience:  The
candidate should have several years of experience in software development,
test and release in a UNIX environment.  The candidate should be
comfortable with sophisticated makefiles and shell scripts, C programming,
and be familiar with tools for source code control and configuration
management.  Excellent coordination, planning and communication skills are
required.  The candidate should be self-directed and able to learn
independently.  Pluses:  C++, software porting, familiarity with RS-6000,
ASIC EDA experience with synthesis or physical tools.  Education:  MS/MS CS
(or in EE with software experience.

Sr. R & D Engineer - DB & Interfaces

Technical lead in the development of data bases and interfaces for next
generation floorplanning and timing analysis tools for deep sub-micron
design.  This engineer will be part of the Floorplanning Product Team.
This team is chartered to provide tools for design of large Structured
Custom and Application Specific Integrated Circuits to create high quality
designs faster, with efficient links to synthesis.  This engineer will play
a lead role in defining data models and external tool interfaces, and
coordinating their implementation by engineers within the group, in other
business units and with Synopsys development partners.  Experience:  At
least 6 years of experience in using C/C++ and UNIX.  Experience in
development of large and complex software projects in C/C++, with emphasis
on physical data structures and libraries.  At least 4 years industrial
experience.  Experience in developing software in a team, preferably in a
VLSI CAD tool development.  Good understanding of physical design issues.
strong software engineering skills.  Excellent communication (both written
and oral), project planning and interpersonal skills.  Pluses:  Familiarity
with logic synthesis, high-level design, static timing verifiers, ASIC
flows.  Education:  MSCS or MSEE and 6+ years of experience in a relevant
area, or equivalent.

If interested in this position please send your resume to:

Synopsys, Inc.,
700 East Middlefield Road, MS MV-B
Attn:  Cheryl Erickson, Dept.NN
Mountain View, Ca 94043-4033

Fax: 415-694-4331

An equal opportunity employer.