Senior Staff Application Engineer - VCS Simulation

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13125 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 06/11/2025

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 highly driven engineering professional with a passion for solving complex problems in the verification domain. With a strong foundation in digital design, HDL/HVL languages, and verification methodologies, you thrive in environments that challenge your technical acumen and reward your innovative mindset. You are eager to stay ahead of industry trends, exploring AI-driven productivity tools and advanced simulation technologies to deliver robust solutions. Your communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly with global teams and articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

You value continuous learning and adaptability, embracing new tools and methodologies to enhance both your expertise and project outcomes. As a team player with a keen eye for detail, you are comfortable partnering with stakeholders across R&D, product validation, and customer-facing teams. You are self-motivated, organized, and proactive in driving customer deployments, competitive engagements, and product improvements. Your openness to travel and ability to multitask make you an integral contributor to Synopsys’ mission of delivering cutting-edge verification solutions. If you are seeking a role where your skills, creativity, and drive can make a tangible impact on the semiconductor industry, we invite you to join us.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead customer deployments of VCS simulation technology, working closely with field teams and R&D to ensure successful adoption and integration.  
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues in verification flows, utilizing deep product knowledge and analytical skills.
•   Collaborate with global domain experts to gather requirements and contribute to the development of a robust product roadmap.
•   Drive competitive engagements by demonstrating Synopsys VCS advantages and supporting customers in benchmarking scenarios.
•   Provide technical expertise in HDL/HVL methodologies, including UVM, SVA, and simulation debugging.
•   Interface directly with customers, product validation, and R&D teams to propose solutions and suggest improvements in implementation and validation processes.
•  Develop and optimize scripts (Perl, TCL, Shell, Make) to enhance productivity and workflow automation.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enable customers to accelerate their verification cycles and achieve first-pass silicon success through expert support and deployment of VCS simulation technology.  
• Drive innovation in verification methodologies by integrating advanced features and AI-driven productivity tools.  
• Enhance Synopsys’ product offerings by providing actionable feedback from customer engagements and competitive benchmarking.  
• Facilitate seamless collaboration across global teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions.  
• Support the continuous improvement of VCS and related technologies through proactive problem-solving and technical leadership. 
• Contribute to the growth of Synopsys’ leadership in EDA by empowering customers to leverage the full capabilities of verification platforms.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics with 7+ years or Master’s degree in Electronics with 5+ years of experience.  
• Proficiency in verification technologies, including simulation, UVM, SVA, and LRM.  
• Strong expertise in HDL languages (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog) and digital design fundamentals.  
• Proven experience in debugging simulation mismatches and verification flows.  
• Advanced scripting skills (Perl, TCL, Make, Shell) and working knowledge of UNIX environments.  
• Exposure to Synopsys EDA tools such as SpyGlass, VC SpyGlass, Verdi is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, comfortable interfacing with global teams and customers.  
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and innovative mindset.  
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.  
• Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities.  
• Adaptable and open to travel, eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic and diverse team of applications engineers dedicated to solving the most challenging problems in the verification domain. Our team works at the intersection of technology development, customer engagement, and product innovation, collaborating with experts across field, R&D, and product validation globally. We foster a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and mutual support, ensuring every member can make a meaningful impact and grow professionally.

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.