Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group is a leading developer of optical design and analysis tools that model all aspects of light propagation, enabling users to produce accurate virtual prototypes leading to manufacturable optical systems.

Senior Software Developer for Lightning Simulations
Synopsys has an opening for a Senior Software Developer within the Optical Solutions Group (OSG). We are looking for an accomplished developer/ researcher in the field of computer graphics. The position requires strong development skills but also necessitates the ability to understand, experiment, and implement current research into code.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop improvements to our light transport algorithms to increase their versatility, efficiency and robustnessBuilding solutions for our optical design software tools used by leading automotive lighting companiesContribute to a culture of product quality through developing logical, scalable, and maintainable architecture. Promote on-going practices of code refactoring, code reviews, unit testing, and regression test case creation and monitoringWork with developers, testers, and customer representatives in an agile environment to create innovative illumination software solutions to tackle cutting edge problems
Key Qualifications5+ years’ experience as a top performing technical software developer with an aptitude and passion of writing technical application softwareProficiency in GPU programming via OptiX, CUDA or similar APIs for NVIDIA GPUs is a plusBS degree or higher in Computer Science, or related technical fieldStrong command of all aspects of Object-Oriented Design, modern C# or C++, and Software engineering techniquesSuccessful track record of developing commercial quality software products and shipping production ready software for large code basesExcellent communication skills
 Preferred ExperienceKnowledge of optics or the automotive lighting industryExperience with multithreaded software and debugging such applicationsExperience with solid modeling kernels
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