Applications Engineering Architect (PPA)

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15344 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/22/2026

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations ushering the Era of Smart Everything, ranging from self-driving cars, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, 5G and IoT. Chip design today is more complex than ever as it needs to accurately model silicon behavior at vanishingly small geometries while handling large designs with hundreds of millions of logic gates. All while solving a series of NP-hard problems to deliver best in class clock frequencies within tight power budgets. There is a huge opportunity to innovate by developing smarter algorithms, data structures, and machine learning techniques, as we scale our industry leading digital implementation solution for the next generation of powerful chip. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

You Are:

You are a proactive, results-driven leader with a deep technical background in physical design and processor implementation. Your expertise is grounded in architecting high-performance, energy-efficient silicon solutions, and you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You possess a strong sense of ownership and are comfortable navigating ambiguity to deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. Your communication skills enable you to build trust and alignment across diverse teams, including customers, R&D, and marketing. You are passionate about leveraging advanced EDA tools and methodologies to drive cutting-edge processor designs and are adept at partnering with stakeholders to influence product direction. Your ability to see the big picture, combined with attention to detail, empowers you to deliver differentiated solutions that meet stringent power and performance requirements. You are motivated by continuous learning and eager to stay at the forefront of semiconductor technology. You value diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that the best ideas emerge from teams with varied perspectives. Your leadership inspires others to excel, and you are committed to mentoring and developing team members while maintaining a strong customer focus. If you are excited to drive innovation and shape the future of smart devices, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architecting and executing the physical design of high-performance, energy-efficient processors and processor-based subsystems, targeting aggressive power and performance goals for diverse end-user applications.
• Developing and refining advanced EDA tools and design methodologies to support state-of-the-art processor implementations.
• Collaborating closely with key Synopsys customers to guide their development of processor-based platforms in advanced silicon technologies using Synopsys tools and flows.
• Partnering with Synopsys R&D and marketing teams to influence and define future product roadmaps and features based on customer feedback and industry trends.
• Working in synergy with leading IP partners to ensure seamless integration of EDA tools, methodologies, and IP, enabling customers to deliver differentiated products efficiently.
• Participating actively in account strategy and review meetings, leading hands-on competitive benchmarks, and pioneering innovative solutions to complex challenges in delivering power-sensitive, high-performance processor subsystems.
• Mentoring and guiding engineering teams to adopt best practices in physical design and EDA tool usage.
• Representing Synopsys at industry forums, conferences, and customer workshops to showcase technical leadership and thought innovation.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive the development of industry-leading processor platforms powering next-generation smart devices, automotive systems, IoT, and AI applications. 
• Accelerate customer success by enabling efficient, high-quality silicon implementations through innovative EDA solutions and methodologies.
• Shape Synopsys’ product and technology direction, ensuring alignment with evolving market needs and customer requirements.
• Enhance Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted technology partner through technical excellence and customer-centric engagement.
• Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing within the engineering organization, elevating team performance and capabilities.
• Influence industry standards and best practices by contributing insights and advancements from real-world implementations.
• Enable customers to achieve faster time-to-market and superior product differentiation through robust, scalable solutions.
• Play a key role in Synopsys’ growth in strategic markets, including AI, automotive, 5G, and cloud computing.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven expertise in physical design and implementation of high-performance processors, SoCs, or processor-based subsystems.
• In-depth experience with advanced EDA tools, flows, and methodologies for digital implementation (e.g., synthesis, place & route, timing analysis).
• Strong knowledge of silicon technologies at advanced nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, 3nm) and associated design challenges.
• Hands-on experience integrating IP and collaborating with IP vendors for seamless tool and methodology interoperability.
• Track record of working directly with customers, understanding their requirements, and delivering tailored solutions.
• Solid programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Tcl, Perl) for automation and tool customization.
• Familiarity with power/performance/area (PPA) trade-offs and optimization techniques.

Who You Are:

• Innovative thinker with a passion for solving complex technical problems.
•  Exceptional communicator who can build trust and alignment across teams and with customers.
•  Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, multicultural environments.
•  Adaptable and resilient in the face of evolving challenges and priorities.
•  Proactive leader who inspires and mentors others to achieve their best.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-value solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a world-class engineering team at the forefront of digital implementation innovation. Our team is a diverse group of experts dedicated to developing advanced EDA tools and methodologies for processor and subsystem design. We collaborate closely with customers, R&D, marketing, and IP partners to deliver integrated solutions that address the most demanding challenges in semiconductor design. We value open communication, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence, fostering an environment where creativity and technical mastery thrive.

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.