If you’re passionate about semiconductor design, hardware validation, and verification engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with Synopsys. The company is looking for talented Validation/Verification Engineers to join its team in Exton, Pennsylvania. Whether you’re an early-career engineer or an experienced professional seeking your next challenge, this role offers competitive pay, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Synopsys |
| Role | Validation/Verification Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field |
| Job Location | Exton, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Salary | $76,000 – $114,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Experienced (based on qualifications) |
| Industry | Semiconductor / Electronic Design Automation (EDA) |
Job Description
You are a passionate and detail-oriented early-career engineer eager to make a real impact in high-tech software development. With a strong foundation in computer science or software engineering, you’re excited by the challenge of working on large-scale, technically sophisticated simulation platforms like Systems Tool Kit (STK), Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK), and Behavior Execution Engine (BEE). You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments and have a knack for both creative problem-solving and systematic analysis. Your curiosity drives you to continuously learn new technologies, codebases, and testing methodologies, while your organizational skills help you manage priorities and deliver high-quality results. You value open communication, embrace feedback, and are motivated to contribute not just to testing, but to the overall quality strategy. Whether you’re writing automated tests, analyzing failures, or collaborating with developers, you bring an adaptable attitude and a commitment to excellence. You’re looking for a role where your technical skills, analytical mindset, and desire for continuous growth will be recognized and where your contributions will directly support the success of mission-critical engineering applications.
This opportunity is based in Exton, PA and it requires compliance with U.S. government security and/or access requirements. As a result, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing, implementing, and executing functional, regression, performance, and API tests in both manual and automated environments.
- Developing and maintaining automated test suites at the application and source-code levels to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Expanding and improving test coverage across a diverse set of features, platforms, and configurations.
- Monitoring daily test results, analyzing failures, and conducting root cause analysis to drive product quality improvements.
- Contributing to and maintaining shared test frameworks, infrastructure, and CI-driven quality processes.
- Collaborating closely with software developers, QA engineers, and domain experts to ensure testability, reliability, and product excellence throughout the development lifecycle.
- Applying robust software engineering principles to test design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Actively supporting team goals, adapting to new challenges, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Ensuring high-quality releases of complex simulation software critical to aerospace and engineering customers worldwide.
- Increasing test automation and coverage to accelerate product development cycles and minimize release risk.
- Identifying and resolving defects early, directly improving software reliability.
- Enhancing CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure, enabling faster feedback loops.
- Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to build robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
- Championing quality standards and best practices that drive innovation and set Synopsys apart in the industry.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming experience in Python, C#, and/or Java, with an ability to quickly learn new languages as needed.
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Perl, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Solid understanding of software design principles, debugging, and analytical problem-solving techniques.
- Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Familiarity with automated test frameworks (e.g., NUnit, JUnit) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Knowledge of software architecture, APIs, or distributed systems is beneficial.
- Willingness to embrace new challenges, technologies, and tools in a fast-paced environment.
Who You Are:
- Collaborative team player who values open communication and mutual support.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a persistent drive for quality and process improvement.
- Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn in a dynamic and evolving technical landscape.
- Effective communicator, able to translate complex technical issues for diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a genuine passion for technology and innovation.
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Technical Assessment (if applicable)
- Technical Interview(s)
- Hiring Manager Interview
- HR Discussion
- Final Offer
How to Apply
- Visit the official Synopsys Careers website.
- Search for the Validation/Verification Engineer position in Exton, Pennsylvania.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Click the Apply button.
- Sign in or create a Synopsys careers account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated resume and any required documents.
- Review your application and submit it.
- Monitor your email and careers account for updates regarding the recruitment process.
