Principal R&D Engineer - Software Supply Chain Curation at Synopsys

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• Software Supply Chain Curation at Synopsys

Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, information security, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Strong hands-on software engineering experience in C and C++. Hands-on experience with Perforce in a production software-development environment. Experience with Python for automation, integration, services, or data-processing tasks. Experience with Jenkins and with at least one of Git Hub or Azure Dev Ops Server. Experience using Black Duck and JFrog in SSDLC, software composition analysis, artifact management, or software supply-chain workflows. Ability to support products that use programming languages and build ecosystems beyond C, C++, and Python. Ability to communicate complex technical decisions clearly in English. Extensive experience architecting distributed or data-intensive enterprise platforms. Demonstrated ability to set direction across multiple teams and interconnected systems. Deep understanding of software supply-chain security, dependency risk, policy enforcement, and enterprise developer workflows. Key Responsibilities Define the target architecture and technical roadmap for enterprise curation. Establish system boundaries, data contracts, policy interfaces, and integration patterns. Define scalable SSDLC integration patterns for Black Duck and JFrog . Set reference workflows for Perforce/Jenkins and compatible approaches for Git Hub and Azure Dev Ops Server. Resolve ambiguous issues involving package identity, provenance, vulnerability correlation, licensing, and exceptions. Ensure architectural coverage across C, C++, Python, and other product ecosystems. Guide multiple workstreams, set engineering standards, and develop technical leaders. Preferred Experience Experience with policy-as-code, rules engines, knowledge graphs, or metadata platforms. Experience defining enterprise reference architectures and migration strategies. At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.