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Principal Applications Engineer (ASIC/SoC/IP Engineer) - 12953

Sunnyvale, California, United States
Engineering
Employee
$183000-$275000
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Overview

Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries.

Job Description

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 12953 Base Salary Range $183000-$275000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 16/10/2025

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 an experienced ASIC/SoC/Chiplet Architect, Manager or Design Engineer with a strong background in IC Digital, Mixed Signal, or Analog Design. You excel at customer-facing roles, communicate complex solutions with ease, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments. Organized and self-motivated, you build strong relationships and approach challenges with creativity. You hold a relevant Bachelor’s (15+ years) or Master’s (11+ years) degree, and experience with protocols like SerDes, UCIe, PCIe, DDR, USB, MIPI, or Ethernet is a plus.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Presenting Synopsys solutions to senior managers and technical stakeholders.
  • Understanding customer needs and proposing tailored solutions.
  • Positioning Synopsys in competitive technical situations.
  • Liaising between technical, marketing, and sales teams.
  • Driving technical solution strategy and design.
  • Supporting sales and business unit negotiations.


The Impact You Will Have:

  • Lead customer engagements and ensure alignment with requirements.
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver winning solutions.
  • Boost adoption of Synopsys products and platforms.
  • Provide technical insight for customer chip designs.
  • Drive customer and business success.
  • Ensure complex SoC project delivery across regions.

What You’ll Need:

  • Expertise in IC design (Digital, Mixed Signal, or Analog).
  • Experience in customer-facing or sales support roles.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Understanding of major semiconductor IP product lines and protocols.


Who You Are:

A creative problem solver, strategic thinker, and effective collaborator who is passionate about technology and customer success.


The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

A collaborative group focused on delivering innovative chip design solutions using Synopsys IP, working closely with Sales, R&D, and Marketing.

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.

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Benefits

At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.

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Hiring Journey at Synopsys

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When you apply to join us, your resume, skills, and experience are first reviewed for consideration.

Phone Screen

Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you, share more about the role, and answer any questions you might have.

Interview

Next up is interviewing (in person or virtual). You’ll be invited to meet with members of the hiring team to discuss your skills and experience, and what you’re looking for in your next role.

Offer

Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept!

Onboarding

There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation.

Welcome!

Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys!

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