Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer_OPC

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15261 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/01/2026

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 highly skilled engineer with a passion for enabling customer success in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Your expertise in photolithography, optical proximity correction (OPC), and scripting allows you to bridge technical and customer-facing roles with ease. You thrive in collaborative environments, consistently seeking out opportunities to add value through proactive technical support, consultation, and training. Your background includes hands-on experience with lithography rule checks, patterning applications, and fab lithography processes, empowering you to drive project outcomes and foster strong relationships across diverse customer bases in Japan and Asia.

As a proactive communicator, you enjoy sharing your knowledge, whether through publishing technical papers or presenting at industry conferences. Your honesty and teamwork make you a trusted partner, and you are adept at balancing multiple projects with an organized, detail-oriented approach. You embrace working in a global, multicultural environment and are eager to join a team where your technical skills and customer-first mindset will make a tangible impact. Your motivation lies in delivering innovative solutions, contributing to industry advancements, and ensuring both Synopsys and its customers achieve exceptional results.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting advanced photolithography process Mask Synthesis tools, including script development, implementation, and recipe/model creation (OPC, AF, Verification, etc.).
• Providing proactive technical support and consultancy services to customers, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Delivering customer-specific technical trainings to enhance user knowledge and adoption of Synopsys solutions.
• Collaborating with external customers on joint projects, driving technical success.
• Maintaining regular, intensive contact with customers to address technical challenges and provide ongoing support.
• Interacting closely with internal global teams—including software R&D and product development—to achieve technical goals and ensure seamless solution delivery.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Empowering customers to achieve optimal results in semiconductor manufacturing through advanced OPC and mask synthesis solutions.
• Accelerating adoption and maximizing utilization of Synopsys S-Litho Sentaurus Lithography and Proteus products.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty by delivering exceptional technical support and consultation.
• Contributing to industry knowledge through publication of technical papers and participation in conferences.
• Strengthening Synopsys' reputation as a leader in photolithography and semiconductor process innovation.
• Driving cross-team collaboration to refine and advance product capabilities based on real-world customer feedback.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, or other high-level languages, and proficiency with Linux operating systems.
• MS degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in OPC, lithography rule check, patterning applications, or fab lithography processes.
• Fluent in Japanese is advantageous; however, English-based communication at an engineering level with global customers and employees is required.
• Experience collaborating with teams to achieve project goals and technical milestones.
• Ability to deliver effective customer trainings and support, with a consultative mindset.

Who You Are:

• Excellent team player, committed to honest and effective communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proactive problem-solver with a customer-first attitude.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join our dynamic OPC team—a group of passionate professionals dedicated to supporting customer success in advanced photolithography and mask synthesis. The team collaborates closely with global R&D and product development groups, driving innovation and excellence in semiconductor manufacturing solutions. Together, we work to empower customers, share expertise, and advance the industry through continuous learning and technological progress.

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.