Senior Optical Applications Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16049 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/12/2026

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.

You Are:

You are a passionate and experienced optical engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and collaborating with industry leaders. With a deep technical foundation in optics, photonics, or optomechanical engineering, you bring a creative, analytical mindset to every project. You are adept at leveraging advanced simulation tools and have a proactive approach to customer engagement, understanding that every interaction is an opportunity to drive innovation and deliver measurable value. Your expertise in automotive lighting, imaging optics, and sensor systems enables you to bridge the gap between technical requirements and real-world applications for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. You excel in fast-paced environments, adapting to evolving technologies and customer needs, and you enjoy mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to cross-disciplinary teams. Your strong communication skills empower you to present complex concepts clearly, whether in technical workshops or customer meetings. You are motivated by continuous learning and seek opportunities to expand the adoption of simulation-driven design, including multiphysics workflows. You value diversity and inclusion, believing that a collaborative culture drives the best solutions. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on the automotive ecosystem and shape the future of optical engineering, Synopsys invites you to join our innovative team in Bangalore.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Apply advanced optical engineering expertise to provide pre-sale and technical support to customers, ensuring timely resolution of complex optical simulation challenges.
• Own customer technical problems and proactively engage with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver comprehensive optical simulation solutions for automotive lighting, imaging optics, and sensor systems.
• Work closely with sales teams by interacting with customers to understand their challenges, formulate simulation workflows, and clearly articulate the value proposition of Synopsys optical simulation solutions.
• Support technical pre-sales activities including product demonstrations, proof-of-concept studies, and technical evaluations related to optical simulation workflows.
• Deliver customer training sessions, workshops, and professional services engagements related to optical simulation, automotive lighting design, and virtual prototyping.
• Collaborate with internal product development teams by gathering customer requirements and translating them into product improvement recommendations.
• Test new software releases using real-world industry use cases and participate in internal initiatives to share domain knowledge and develop best practices.
• Scope and deliver professional services for projects, which may include collaborative work with other field engineers in various disciplines.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enable customers to accelerate automotive optical system development through simulation-driven design and validation.
• Drive adoption of Synopsys optical tools (Speos, Zemax, Lumerical) across strategic accounts and industry leaders.
• Contribute to product innovation by providing actionable feedback and real-world use cases to development teams.
• Empower customers with technical training and workshops, fostering deeper understanding and successful implementations.
• Enhance customer satisfaction through expert technical support and proactive engagement.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration, sharing best practices and domain expertise across optics, photonics, and simulation disciplines.
• Support the growth of simulation-driven engineering in the automotive ecosystem, impacting the future of mobility and safety.

What You’ll Need:

• MS in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Optomechanical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or related field (Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related discipline also acceptable).
• 3–8 years of professional experience in optical engineering, optical simulation, or automotive lighting development.
• Hands-on experience with optical simulation tools such as Speos, Zemax OpticStudio, or Lumerical.
• Strong understanding of non-imaging optics, illumination engineering, and imaging optics principles.
• Experience in automotive lighting system design, including headlamps, tail lamps, DRL, or signal lighting.
• Ability to interpret optical performance metrics such as luminance, illuminance, beam patterns, and lighting regulations.
• Experience with optical tolerancing, stray light analysis, and optical system optimization techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to conduct presentations, demos, and technical workshops.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings and technical engagements.
• Experience with automation or scripting for simulation workflows is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for solving technical challenges.
• Customer-focused, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative team player, open to sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a goal-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Inclusive, valuing diversity and contributing to a positive team culture.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a global team of optical engineering experts dedicated to advancing simulation-driven Engineering Innovations/ Workflow. The team collaborates closely with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and internal product development groups to deliver innovative optical solutions. You’ll be part of a culture that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, ensuring that every team member’s expertise is leveraged to drive customer success and product innovation.

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.