Engagement Application Engineer, Principal

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 Principal Engagement Applications Engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in synthesis or place and route (P&R). You have a robust understanding of the most advanced CPU/GPU/NPU designs and are eager to work closely with R&D on driving product development and developing advanced HPC reference flow. Your technical expertise allows you to demonstrate differentiated PPA results on the most advanced IP cores to win benchmarking and deploy HPC methodologies to our worldwide key customers to accelerate business growth. You thrive in dynamic environments and possess excellent communication skills, including a strong command of English. Your background in EE/CS, coupled with your experience with EDA tools like DC, ICC2, and Fusion Compiler, makes you an ideal fit for this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Aggressively engaging in worldwide critical benchmarks and deployments to ensure the highest quality and performance of designs.
• Demonstrating differentiated PPA results on CPU/GPU/NPU designs to showcase our technology's superiority.
• Collaborating with R&D teams to drive product development and advanced HPC reference flow development for wide deployment.
• Deep dive debugging to address PPA bottlenecks and design challenges on the most advanced HPC designs and come with solution to solve it
• Utilizing scripting languages such as Perl and Tcl for automation and optimization tasks.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in ASIC design flow, VLSI, and CAD development to continually improve processes.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the performance and efficiency of advanced CPU, GPU, and NPU designs.
• Driving innovations that contribute to the success of Synopsys' cutting-edge technologies.
• Providing critical support that helps key customers overcome their PPA challenges.
• Contributing to the development of new features that keep Synopsys at the forefront of the industry.
• Improving the overall quality and reliability of our products through meticulous design and optimization.
• Fostering strong relationships with global customers, reinforcing Synopsys' reputation as a leader in chip design and software security.

What You’ll Need:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with synthesis, place and route (P&R) tools.
• Proficiency with EDA tools such as DC, ICC2, and Fusion Compiler.
• Strong understanding of timing constraint, timing analysis, power constraint, power analysis, routing congestion analysis
• Knowledge of advanced placement, routing rules
• Experience with scripting languages like Tcl, Python and Perl (Tcl is a must). Be able to proficiently use Tcl to analyze timing and design situation
• Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, VLSI, and CAD development.
• Never give-up attitude and flexibility in supporting worldwide engagements.

Who You Are:

• Excellent communicator with strong command of English.
• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and performance.
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic and innovative team focused on developing and optimizing advanced HPC designs. Our team collaborates closely with R&D to drive technological advancements and provide top-tier support to our global customers. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in chip design and software security, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

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.

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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 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.