I applied online. I interviewed at Synopsys (Calgary, AB) in Mar 2020
Interview
Though I applied for a relatively general position, the talent specialist got in touch with me to talk over potential teams I could be a part of. I ended up opting for the Point & Scan team because it sounded the most challenging. The next step would have been a full day interview, meeting members of the team and working through different problems, but I didn't make it through to the next round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The initial phone screen was pretty basic, and that was followed by a quick web-based competency challenge, just testing out how you would approach different logical problems from a technical standpoint. The next stage was more intense, with deeper questions about technical skills and a very interesting architecture conversation.
I applied online. I interviewed at Synopsys in Feb 2026
Interview
I had two interviews, one with HR, one technical. Both interviews happened on Teams. It's was ok. . Got rejected after that.
They asked some simple C++ questions and coding problems.
The interview was pretty good, but I wasn't prepared for the EDA specific question since I haven't worked in that industry before. Plus points for using Rust, I really like that
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if I held you at gunpoint and told you to write unsafe C++ code with memory leaks?
Networking Basics:
What is Wi-Fi?
What does a router do?
What is the difference between download and upload speed?
Software/Hardware Troubleshooting:
What steps would you take if your computer won’t connect to the internet?
How would you troubleshoot a software crash?
What is the first thing you would check if your phone won’t turn on?