Application Engineering, Staff Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15409 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/24/2026

Alternate Job Titles:

• Senior Physical Design Application Engineer
• Implementation AE – RTL to GDS
• EDA Solutions Engineer – Physical Implementation
• Technical Support Engineer – Synthesis & PnR
• Customer Success Engineer – Silicon Implementation

We Are:

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

 Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips—faster. We’re the world’s leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. And we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance—eliminating months off their project schedules.

You Are:

You are a highly skilled and passionate engineer with a keen interest in advancing cutting-edge technology. With at least six years of experience in Physical Implementation (RTL-GDS), you bring deep expertise in autonomously diagnosing and resolving synthesis and place-and-route (PnR) challenges. Your proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, Unix, and Perl complements your in-depth knowledge of Synopsys implementation tools and flows. You are driven by a desire to deliver world-class customer service and excel in environments where you can advocate for customers and represent the product.

 Your strong communication abilities enable you to engage effectively with both customers and internal teams, ensuring precise and attentive fulfillment of their needs. You thrive on tackling complex problems, act as a trusted advisor, and are adept at translating technical insights into actionable requirements for R&D teams. Collaborative, self-starting, and resourceful, you are energized by the opportunity to drive innovation and strengthen the capabilities of Synopsys solutions. You understand the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and fostering inclusive teamwork to achieve exceptional results. If you’re inspired by the challenge of shaping the future of silicon design and helping customers succeed at the highest level, you’ll find your home at Synopsys.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving global customer adoption of Synopsys Implementation products, with a strong focus on RTL to GDS flows.
• Delivering world-class customer service by providing enabling solutions and expert support for complex design implementation challenges.
• Deeply analyzing customer designs, debugging issues, and delivering solutions through remote interface, in-house collaboration, or expert onsite visits for critical situations.
• Participating in and leading technical campaigns, including benchmarks, deployments, and solution enablement, to improve usability and drive adoption of new flows and technologies.
• Advocating for customers by communicating their needs and feedback to product development teams, influencing the product roadmap and future technologies.
• Contributing technical articles to the Knowledge Base, offering front-line support and self-help guidance for common customer challenges.
• Rolling out new product methodologies by providing training, hands-on guidance, and ongoing technical support to customers.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Deliver comprehensive technical solutions and support in key customer flagship projects, ensuring successful tape-outs and project milestones.
• Lead the deployment of new flows to achieve better PPA (Power, Performance, Area) and improve block-level ownership activities for enhanced QoR (Quality of Results).
• Play a pivotal role in enabling new technology nodes and advancing customer design methodologies.
• Drive innovation by addressing design challenges, improving product performance based on customer feedback, and collaborating with R&D on future technologies.
• Promote Synopsys tools and solutions to grow market presence and ensure seamless transitions for customers adopting EDA solutions.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner and thought leader in the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Need:

• B-Tech or equivalent with a minimum of 6+ years of experience, or M-Tech or equivalent with at least 5+ years of experience in semiconductor design and implementation.
• Expertise in Implementation Methodologies, Physical Design, and hands-on experience with Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler or ICC-II (or equivalent tools).
• Thorough understanding of RTL to GDS flows and methodologies, with deep domain knowledge in Synthesis, Place & Route, and timing analysis.
• Hands-on experience in scripting (TCL, Python, Unix, Perl) for automation, tool integration, and debugging.
• Experience in multiple chip tape-outs, preferably at 7nm or lower technology nodes across various foundries.
• Knowledge of STA, Low Power Flows, Design Planning, and prior customer-facing roles is a strong advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of engaging with customers and internal teams.

Who You Are:

• Excellent communicator able to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Customer-centric, empathetic, and proactive in anticipating and meeting customer needs.
• Highly collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and passionate about continuous learning and process improvement.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities and evolving technical landscapes.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic, expert team within the Silicon Design & Verification business at Synopsys, based in Hyderabad. The team is dedicated to driving customer success in high-impact projects, deploying advanced implementation flows, and shaping the future of silicon design. Collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to innovation are at the core of our culture. You’ll work closely with customers, R&D, and field teams to deliver transformative solutions and advance industry-leading technologies.

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.