Applications Engineering, Executive Director

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16448 Base Salary Range $265000-$397000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/15/2026

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 accomplished technical leader with a deep-rooted passion for hardware emulation and deployment. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the EDA industry, you have become a trusted authority on high-performance emulation platforms such as ZeBu and HAPS. Your expertise bridges the theoretical innovations of R&D with the practical realities of data center installations, making you the go-to expert for complex hardware deployments and troubleshooting. You thrive in environments that demand precision, adaptability, and the ability to communicate technical requirements across diverse teams and stakeholders. Your approach is methodical, detail-oriented, and results-driven; you are relentless in your pursuit of operational excellence and are known for your ability to resolve crises when others cannot. You are comfortable interfacing with C-level executives, field engineers, and hardware designers, translating intricate hardware architectures into clear, actionable installation strategies. Your leadership is rooted in influence and collaboration rather than direct management, enabling you to guide teams through best practices, knowledge transfer, and strategic decision-making. You value continuous learning and innovation, and you seek opportunities to shape the future of emulation deployment methodology. Your global perspective and willingness to travel make you a vital asset in supporting critical installations and consulting on major customer projects worldwide. Above all, you are motivated by the challenge of working at the bleeding edge of semiconductor design verification, remaining hands-on with the most powerful emulators in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing the technical roadmap for the installation and deployment of ZeBu and HAPS emulation systems across global sites.
• Defining and validating data center requirements, including power loads, cooling dynamics, rack layouts, and complex cabling architectures.
• Translating advanced R&D configurations into executable physical installation plans tailored to specific chip design architectures.
• Architecting the “Golden Sequence” for installation diagnostics, establishing protocols to ensure successful deployments.
• Serving as the final escalation point for critical hardware failures, leading root cause analysis and crisis resolution efforts.
• Interfacing with Senior Executives to report on infrastructure readiness, deployment risks, and hardware return on investment.
• Acting as the primary technical liaison between R&D hardware designers and Field/Application Engineers, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and best practices.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensuring flawless installations of the most advanced emulation platforms in the industry, accelerating chip design verification cycles.
• Driving consistency and excellence in data center readiness and hardware deployment across global R&D and customer sites.
• Reducing downtime and deployment risks through expert diagnostics, troubleshooting, and crisis management.
• Enhancing collaboration between Field Engineers, R&D teams, and Senior Executives, fostering alignment on technical and business objectives.
• Establishing best practices for power and data cabling, supporting scalability and future innovation in emulation infrastructure.
• Influencing the strategic direction of Synopsys’ hardware deployment methodology, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of the industry.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in the EDA industry, with direct hands-on expertise in ZeBu and HAPS platforms.
• Expert-level knowledge of data center logistics, including three-phase power, cooling, rack layouts, and cabling interconnects (copper/optical).
• Ability to architect systematic troubleshooting trees and diagnostic protocols for proprietary hardware.
• Proven experience navigating complex technical and political landscapes involving Field Engineers, Application Engineers, and C-level Executives.

Who You Are:

• Influential leader and trusted advisor, guiding teams through technical complexity without direct management.
• Exceptional communicator, able to translate physical layer constraints for both technical and business audiences.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in installation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Adaptable and resilient, capable of handling high-pressure situations and critical deployments.
• Collaborative and inclusive, fostering knowledge transfer and best practices across global teams.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement in hardware deployment methodologies.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be embedded within Synopsys’ R&D organization, collaborating closely with hardware designers, Field Engineers, and Application Engineers. The team’s focus is on bridging advanced R&D innovations with real-world deployment, ensuring that our emulation platforms deliver maximum value and performance for global customers. By leveraging your expertise, you will support critical installations, knowledge transfer, and strategic alignment across organizational boundaries.

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.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.