[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Synopsys jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Synopsys · Mississauga, Canada # Staff Silicon Validation Software Engineer - 17309 Mississauga, Canada Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Synopsys’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Synopsys’s careers site →](https://careers.synopsys.com/job/mississauga/staff-silicon-validation-software-engineer-17309/44408/95257149792) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Synopsys](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/) / Staff Silicon Validation Software Engineer - 17309 ## Job description ### 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 As a seasoned Software Engineer, you bring a strong combination of software expertise and hands-on experience in silicon validation environments. You are passionate about building software tools and automation frameworks that drive silicon validation, system-level debug, and characterization workflows. You thrive at the intersection of hardware and software, and you are comfortable working across the hardware–software boundary, supporting silicon bring-up, debug, and validation through software-driven approaches. You enjoy solving complex, cross-domain problems and delivering scalable solutions that improve efficiency and coverage. You are a collaborative team player who partners effectively with analog, systems, firmware, and software teams. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you take ownership of challenges and drive them to closure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are also committed to mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. ### What You’ll Be Doing Develop and maintain software tools, automation frameworks, and scripts to support silicon validation, characterization, and debug workflows. Drive the development of automated test flows, data processing pipelines, and reporting solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, systems, firmware, and software) to debug and resolve complex silicon issues. Analyze silicon behavior using a combination of lab measurements and software-driven data analysis. Enable and optimize instrument control, data acquisition, and validation workflows through software. Debug issues across the hardware–software interface, including silicon bring-up, system-level validation, and instrumentation interaction. Enhance existing tools and frameworks to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Document, design, develop, and test software solutions supporting validation infrastructure. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in software development and validation methodologies. ### The Impact You Will Have Drive efficiency and scalability of silicon validation through automation and software innovation. Accelerate time-to-market by improving validation throughput and coverage. Enable high-quality, reliable silicon IP solutions through improved tooling and debug capabilities. Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across hardware and software domains. Improve data visibility, analysis, and decision-making across validation activities. Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. ### What You’ll Need Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in software development and silicon validation environments. Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages for automation and data analysis. Experience developing automation frameworks, validation tools, or scripting solutions. Solid understanding of post-silicon validation, system bring-up, or hardware debug workflows. Hands-on experience with lab environments and instrumentation is highly desirable. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across software and hardware domains. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly. ### Who You Are Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments. Self-starter who takes ownership and drives tasks to completion. Strong communicator, able to translate complex findings into actionable insights. Passionate about continuous learning, mentorship, and technical excellence. ### The Team You’ll Be A Part Of You’ll join a high-performing R&D team based in Mississauga, renowned for its expertise in high-speed, mixed-signal IP development and validation. Our team is dedicated to technical excellence, continuous innovation, and collaborative problem-solving. Working closely with analog and systems designers, applications engineers, and customers, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of advanced silicon solutions. Our culture emphasizes mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, ensuring that every team member has the support and resources needed to thrive. ### 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. #LI-AD5 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 99 days - Location: Mississauga, Canada[Apply on Synopsys’s careers site →](https://careers.synopsys.com/job/mississauga/staff-silicon-validation-software-engineer-17309/44408/95257149792) ## More jobs at Synopsys ### [Silicon Validation Software Engineer (Sr Staff)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/jobs/febec7958a20457560c7/) Mississauga, Canada ### [Sr. Staff AI Full Stack Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/jobs/7d175daa09d40ddb8121/) Mississauga, Canada ### [ASIC Digital Design, Principal Engineer-18731](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/jobs/d15401dacd1308b6c972/) Mississauga, Canada ### [ASIC Digital Verification, Sr. Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/jobs/5f91846237cdb0a93724/) Mississauga, Canada ### [Hardware Validation Senior Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/jobs/451c1a946b962886b932/) Mississauga, Canada ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CPU Staff/Senior Staff Engineer – ARM GIC & CPU Post-Silicon Validation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/2b736a4e97ed2e428565/) Qualcomm · Bangalore, India ### [Post Silicon Validation -Sr/Lead/Staff Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f0d75257c2125c3cfeb7/) Qualcomm · Hyderabad, Telangāna, India ### [Staff RF Silicon Validation engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/9588267fe0097ff6b600/) NXP Semiconductors · Pune ### [Senior Staff Engineer Validation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/862d7749913bf2daac79/) Infineon Technologies · Bangalore BTP ### [Staff Engineer - Product validation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/cf615ee8a446d211d4e4/) Sandisk OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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