Senior Staff Applications Engineer, PrimeTime

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15345 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/24/2026

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 seasoned engineering professional with deep expertise in high-speed digital design and a passion for tackling sophisticated technical challenges in advanced semiconductor workflows. You thrive in fast-paced environments, quickly grasping complex problems and developing effective solutions that drive customer success. With a background in VLSI design and a comprehensive understanding of static timing analysis, you skillfully navigate the intricacies of timing signoff, signal integrity, and power analysis. Your extensive experience enables you to support and train customers, ensuring their designs meet stringent quality and performance standards.

You are a proactive collaborator, able to independently manage multiple projects and customer engagements while maintaining a keen eye for detail. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences, from engineers to executives. You are comfortable with scripting languages and UNIX environments, using your technical toolkit to troubleshoot and enhance customer workflows. Above all, you are driven by curiosity, continuous learning, and a desire to make a tangible impact on both customer outcomes and Synopsys’ business growth. Your ability to balance technical excellence with customer empathy sets you apart as a trusted advisor and innovator in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing expert support and training to customers on PrimeTime, PrimeClosure, and PrimeShield, ensuring optimal use and maximum productivity.  
• Independently coordinating and supporting multiple customer designs through tape-out, verifying designs meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Applying advanced knowledge of VLSI design, noise analysis, and voltage drop effects to solve complex SoC challenges using industry-leading CAD tools.
• Identifying and communicating new opportunities, technical needs, and workflow enhancements to both Sales and Product Development teams.
• Demonstrating and promoting new solutions to drive increased software usage and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborating with Sales to assist in growing market presence and expanding customer relationships.
• Working directly with Product Development to provide feedback and contribute to continuous software improvement.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Empowering customers to achieve faster, more accurate tape-outs, directly contributing to their business success.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction and retention through world-class technical support and training.
• Driving adoption of Synopsys’ industry-leading timing signoff and ECO solutions across key accounts.
• Influencing product evolution by providing actionable feedback and innovative ideas to development teams.
• Identifying and nurturing new business opportunities, helping Synopsys expand its market share.
• Strengthening Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted technology partner within the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience.
• In-depth understanding of timing, power, statistical and electromigration characterization, and signal integrity in advanced SoC design.
• Proficiency with static timing analysis tools and path-level correlation methodologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, or Python, and advanced knowledge of UNIX operating systems for troubleshooting and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop utilities and tools that enhance customer workflows and resolve technical issues.

Who You Are:

• Self-motivated, with excellent time management and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Collaborative and proactive, with a strong customer focus and a drive to deliver results that exceed expectations.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and open to continuous learning in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support customers and business objectives.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join our Customer Success Group (CSG) in Hsinchu, partnering closely with fellow Application Engineers, Sales, and Product Development teams. The team is dedicated to enabling customer success by delivering expert technical support, driving adoption of Synopsys’ timing signoff and ECO solutions, and fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront.

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.