Application Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 14295 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 19/01/2026

Alternate Job Titles:

• Static Timing Analysis Application Engineer
• PrimeTime Application Specialist
• STA Solutions Engineer
• EDA Applications Engineer

We Are:

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.

 Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips—faster. We’re the world’s leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. And we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance—eliminating months off their project schedules.

You Are:

You are a technically adept engineer with a deep understanding of static timing analysis and a passion for helping others succeed. You thrive in dynamic, customer-centric environments and are energized by the opportunity to solve complex challenges in advanced chip design. Your expertise in EDA tools, especially Synopsys PrimeTime, allows you to confidently guide customers through both technical evaluations and real-world deployment scenarios. You bring a methodical, detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting and are equally comfortable collaborating with internal engineering teams or presenting product advantages to customers. You are an excellent communicator, able to explain intricate technical concepts in clear, accessible language for diverse audiences. Your curiosity drives you to stay on top of industry trends and continuously expand your knowledge in synthesis, physical design, and related domains. Adaptable and resourceful, you excel at balancing multiple priorities, whether supporting a critical tape-out or leading a training session. Your previous customer-facing experience has honed your ability to build trust and foster long-term relationships, making you a sought-after advisor for both customers and colleagues. Above all, you are motivated by the impact your work has on accelerating innovation and shaping the next generation of silicon technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing expert-level support for PrimeTime, Synopsys’ industry-leading Static Timing Analysis (STA) tool, to both prospective and existing customers.
• Leading competitive product benchmarks and technical evaluations, demonstrating PrimeTime’s advantages to customer design teams and management.
• Delivering customer training sessions and workshops, enabling teams to maximize their productivity and achieve successful tape-outs.
• Collaborating with R&D, marketing, and sales to relay customer feedback and help drive product enhancements and innovation.
• Supporting customers through advanced timing analysis challenges, including timing corners, process variations, and signal integrity issues.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, application notes, and best practices for internal and external use.
• Engaging in pre-sales and post-sales activities, building long-term relationships and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customers’ silicon development cycles by enabling efficient and accurate static timing analysis using PrimeTime.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ market leadership by showcasing the technical superiority of our STA solutions in competitive benchmarks.
• Reduce design risks and improve silicon quality for customers through expert support and proactive training initiatives.
• Influence product evolution by providing actionable feedback from the field to R&D and product management teams.
• Foster lasting customer relationships that lead to increased product adoption and business growth.
• Enhance the reputation of Synopsys as a trusted partner and technical advisor in the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree (MSEE or equivalent) with 4-6 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of Synopsys PrimeTime or similar STA tools.
• Solid understanding of timing corners, modes, process variations, and signal integrity concepts.
• Familiarity with synthesis, physical design, extraction, and ECO methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in TCL scripting for automation and workflow optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative problem-solver who is customer-focused and results-driven.
• Adaptable and proactive, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Confident communicator and presenter, comfortable working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Resourceful and innovative, eager to contribute ideas that drive technology forward.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a world-class applications engineering team dedicated to supporting and advancing the use of PrimeTime, Synopsys’ flagship STA tool. The team’s core mission is to empower customers to achieve their design goals with confidence and efficiency, while also acting as a bridge between users, R&D, and product management. Together, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of static timing analysis and enabling the success of the most advanced silicon designs in the industry.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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.