Senior Staff Application Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 10638 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 21/04/2025

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 skilled and experienced engineer with a passion for innovation and customer success. Your background in digital design and verification, combined with your deep understanding of static analysis, timing constraints and synthesis tools, makes you an invaluable asset to any team. You thrive in dynamic environments, taking on complex challenges with a methodical and analytical approach. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences, and your customer-centric mindset ensures that you always prioritize client satisfaction. You are adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Sales, to drive product development and adoption. Your proficiency in scripting languages like TCL, Perl, or Python, along with your familiarity with low-power design methodologies, sets you apart as a technical expert in your field. You are fluent in English, both written and verbal, and can effectively manage time-sensitive projects with ease.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serve as a technical expert in the use of Synopsys static and timing constraints validation solutions across the ASIC design and verification flow.
• Analyze customer design methodologies and requirements to propose effective solutions using Synopsys tools.
• Lead tool evaluations and benchmark activities on customer designs to demonstrate technical benefits and value.
• Collaborate with R&D to define product enhancements and next-generation features based on customer feedback and industry trends.
• Deliver in-depth technical training, product demos, and best-practice guidance to ensure successful customer deployments.
• Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for customer issues, driving resolution and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sales teams to support account strategies and identify business development opportunities.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhance customer satisfaction by providing expert guidance and support for Synopsys tools.
• Drive the adoption of Synopsys' next-generation validation methodologies across the industry.
• Influence the development of advanced features and product enhancements based on customer needs and industry trends.
• Facilitate successful customer deployments through comprehensive training and best-practice sharing.
• Strengthen Synopsys' market position by demonstrating the technical benefits and value of our solutions.
• Support Sales teams in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or B.Sc) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in digital design with a strong grasp of clocks, resets, synchronization, and SDC constraints across various design stages.
• Hands-on experience with static verification tools (CDC/RDC), timing constraint validation, and synthesis flows (e.g., Fusion Compiler).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.
• Familiarity with low-power design methodologies and UPF is a plus.
• Experience with PrimeTime is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions for static analysis and timing constraints validation. Our team collaborates closely with R&D, Sales, and customers to ensure the successful adoption and deployment of Synopsys tools. We prioritize continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, driving the development of next-generation features and methodologies.

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.