Principal AE

Aschheim, Bavaria, Germany

Engineering

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Overview

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to join our Europe team, responsible for supporting industry-leading chip implementation products and solutions.

The primary focus of the Applications Engineer (AE) is to drive adoption or increase usage of our cutting-edge Synthesis and Place & Route products, augmented by AI companion tools. You achieve this by collaborating with R&D and the Sales team in a dynamic, innovative environment. Tasks include conducting competitive benchmarks and articulating the superiority of our products and solutions during evaluations. In addition, you deliver customer training, tape-out support services, and influence initiatives for product enhancements and chip development flows. The position involves working closely with users/customers and multiple organizations such as R&D, marketing, and sales.

You will play a critical role in our organization, enabling the success of our customers in designing extremely complex chips on the latest semiconductor technologies.
If you are passionate about crafting customer success, leveraging the most advanced tools of the world’s largest EDA company, come join us!

Responsibilities

Use your in-depth chip implementation, methodology and flow knowledge to provide technical support and expert services for our top customers.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues on customer designs.
Work with our R&D team to help develop and implement technical roadmaps, specifications, and validation of improvements and enhancements.
Partner with our sales team to identify business opportunities to initiate or expand our market share in customer accounts.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Typically requires BSEE or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, or MSEE, or equivalent with 8+ years of deep experience in Synthesis and Physical Implementation (RTL to GDS) methodologies, flows and tools.
Proficiency in Synopsys implementation tools is an advantage (Fusion Compiler, DSO.ai).
Experience in unsupervised debugging and resolving Synthesis and P&R implementation challenges.
Solid understanding of Static Timing Analysis (STA).
Experience with advanced technology nodes preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for world-class customer service.
Proficiency in scripting (TCL / UNIX / Python)

Go-To-Market Group

The Go-To-Market Group is focused on selling our complete portfolio of EDA software, market-leading IP, and differentiated systems solutions combined with AI and Cloud offerings. Our culture is anchored on the relentless focus on Customer Success powered by a data-driven 'Operating System'.

About Synopsys

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

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Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
Time Away

In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
ESPP

Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
Retirement Plans

Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
Compensation

Competitive salaries.

** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

Phone Screen

Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

Offer

Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept!

Onboarding

There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation.

Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!

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