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 creative, enthusiastic, and talented engineer with a passion for hardware and FPGA design. With a minimum of 2 years of related experience, you have cultivated a deep understanding of FPGA technology, particularly XILINX, and its tools. Your background in hardware design at the system component level, including memory subsystems such as DDR2/3, IO Standards like LVDS, FIFOs, and communication systems such as PCIe, equips you with the expertise to excel in this role. Proficient in VHDL and/or (System) Verilog, you are adept at designing and simulating integrated circuitry. Moreover, your knowledge in software programming languages like Tcl, C, and C++ complements your hardware skills, enabling you to develop comprehensive solutions. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to continuous learning and innovation. Diversity and inclusion are important to you, and you value working in a team that embraces these principles.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.
- Establishing reliability requirements of components and systems.
- Managing specific products or groups of products from product definition and planning through production and release.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of hardware components.
- Conducting testing and characterization of IP on HDMI, DP, and MIPI (CDPHY, DPHY, MPHY) products.
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Developing and programming test routines for hardware implementation.
- Contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge electronic components and systems.
- Ensuring the reliability and performance of Synopsys products.
- Driving the successful release and production of innovative hardware solutions.
- Enhancing the functionality and integration of high-performance silicon chips and software content.
- Supporting the advancement of technology in areas such as self-driving cars and learning machines.
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Fostering a culture of continuous innovation and excellence within the HW/Prototyping team.
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience in hardware/FPGA design.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of FPGA technology (XILINX preferred) and its tools.
- Comprehensive understanding of hardware design at the system component level, including memory subsystems, IO Standards, and communication systems.
- Proficiency in designing and simulating integrated circuitry using VHDL and/or (System) Verilog.
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Knowledge of software programming languages such as Tcl, C, and C++.
- A creative and enthusiastic engineer with a passion for hardware and FPGA design.
- A collaborative team player who values diversity and inclusion.
- An innovative thinker committed to continuous learning and technological advancement.
- A detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills.
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An effective communicator who can work with cross-functional teams.
The Synopsys HW/Prototyping Team in Porto, Portugal is part of a worldwide team responsible for the test and characterization IP on HDMI, DP, and MIPI (CDPHY, DPHY, MPHY) products. This dynamic team is dedicated to driving technological innovation and delivering high-performance solutions. You will collaborate with talented engineers who share your passion for excellence and innovation.
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.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
@ Embedd 
What we're looking for
At embedd.it, we power hardware-software integration in embedded devices. We turn fragmented semiconductor chip data into configurable digital twins, then deterministically generate code, tests, and documentation – making integration faster, cheaper, and resilient to supply chain shocks.
We’re looking for a true legend – someone with abstract thinking and deep expertise in low-level software development. You’ll build vendor-agnostic tooling for MCU and peripheral integration to solve hardware-software integration once and for all. We work at the intersection of embedded systems, code generation, compilers, and machine learning. It’s your chance to help redefine how low-level development is done.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture of the driver structures and system layout
- Define scalable patterns for cross-architectural integration across bare-metal, Zephyr, Linux, and other environments
- Deconstruct complex SoC device trees and translate hardware descriptions into structured internal models for automated reasoning
- Partner with the ML team to shape data and annotation models for AI-driven data-extraction tooling
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development, including bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Familiarity with firmware configuration, SoC bring-up, and system-level debugging
- Hands-on experience with code generation tools, or low-level compiler/decompiler/emulator technologies
- Strong background in embedded toolchains: compilers, linkers, debuggers, and build systems
- Python or scripting for automation and tooling is a plus
- Experience with functional-safety standards is a plus
Why embedd.it?
- Dynamic, venture-backed team of engineers challenging the status quo 🚀
- Work at the intersection of embedded systems, code generators, compilers, and ML 🤖
- Unusual challenges requiring out-of-the-box abstract thinking 🧠
- Competitive compensation: cash + equity 💰
- Remote work possible 🌍
About Us
embedd.it is a UK-based startup reinventing embedded development. Our platform transforms unstructured semiconductor data into structured digital twins, enabling automatic generation of drivers, tests, and documentation. We're building a single, traceable source of truth to make integration fast, vendor-agnostic, and future-proof.
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