Validation/Verification Engineer (Computer Science Focus) - Exton, PA (14923)

Summary

Synopsys Inc is a leader in chip design and verification, driving innovations that shape technology. They are seeking an early-career Validation/Verification Engineer to design, implement, and execute tests for complex simulation software, ensuring high-quality releases for aerospace and engineering customers.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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