Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer

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 motivated and experienced Applications Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology. With at least 5 years of experience in design, verification, or applications, you bring a wealth of knowledge in ASIC Front-End development. Your strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex technical challenges head-on. You have a keen eye for detail and a high degree of self-motivation, driving you to excel in your work. Your exceptional verbal and written communication skills allow you to effectively collaborate with customers and internal teams. You are excited about working with Synopsys' Security IPs (Crypto IPs, Interface Security, Root of Trust, etc.) and the latest industry specifications/applications on various hot market segments. You are ready to provide Security IP integration guidance to customers throughout their SoC flow and support silicon/system bring-up. Some travel is required for this role, and you are comfortable with that.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Understanding Security IP applications on customer-specific SoC and systems.
• Staying abreast of the latest ASIC/SoC design flows and EDA tools.
• Providing expert advice and support to configure and resolve Security IP integration challenges, including configuration, validation, synthesis, floorplan, STA, DFT, silicon bring-up, etc.
• Conducting integration training for customers and reviewing their major SoC milestones.
• Collaborating with R&D to produce application notes on advanced topics.
• Providing pre-sales support on Security IP integration and supporting conference demos.
• Giving feedback to Synopsys R&D for continuous Security IP product improvements.
• Participating in R&D design reviews to align development with future customer needs.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing expert guidance and resolving technical challenges.
• Driving the successful integration of Security IP into customer SoC systems, leading to innovative next-generation products.
• Contributing to the development of advanced applications that benefit the wider engineering community.
• Supporting pre-sales activities to help secure new business opportunities for Synopsys.
• Providing valuable feedback to R&D, contributing to the continuous improvement of Synopsys' Security IP products.
• Playing a key role in silicon/system bring-up, ensuring successful deployment of Synopsys technology.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• At least 8 years of experience in design, verification, or applications.
• Skills in cryptographic algorithm implementations and related security algorithms (e.g. hashing, symmetric ciphers (AES), public key cryptography (RSA, ECC), MACSec).
• Hands-on experience with ASIC Front-End development.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Who You Are:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Possess strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptable and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on integrating leading-edge Security IP (SecIP) into ASIC SoC/systems for next-generation products. Our team collaborates closely with customers to provide Security IP integration guidance and support throughout their SoC flow. We work on the latest industry specifications/applications and contribute to the continuous improvement of Synopsys' Security IP products.

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.

Inclusion and Diversity:

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.