AI - Principal Engineer (Platform Engineering) - Mississauga

Job Description:

As a Lead Platform Engineer at Synopsys, you will play a key role in transforming our R&D products through the adoption of advanced cloud, containerization, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and AI technologies. Your mission will be to democratize these technologies to streamline our EDA/Chip design processes, ensuring our products remain at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of platform engineers to innovate and implement state-of-the-art technologies within our product development lifecycle.
• Design and develop scalable, modular platform solutions that promote reuse and are easily integrated into our diverse product suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and incorporate user feedback into the platform's development.
• Establish best practices for modern software architecture, including microservices, serverless computing, and API-first strategies.
• Drive the strategy for containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent technologies.
• Incorporate AI and machine learning capabilities into the platform to facilitate smarter workflows and predictive analytics.
• Ensure the platform's infrastructure is robust, secure, and compliant with industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a tech lead role.
• Strong Development Experience in Go (highly preferred) and Python
• Deep understanding of distributed computing, CAP theorem, and system design tradeoffs.
• Proven expertise in cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, GCP), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Background working with CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with modern software delivery eco-system (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Harness.io, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Experience with AI/machine learning frameworks and tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Linux Foundation certifications: CKAD, CKS, and/or CKA (highly preferred)

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and innovative team committed to making a difference in the technology landscape.
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and flexible work arrangements.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work environment where creativity and innovation are valued.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to grow your expertise within the industry.