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 seasoned Applications Engineer with a strong background in Static Timing Analysis (STA) and ECO flow. You possess deep domain knowledge and have participated in multiple chip tape-outs, preferably at 16nm or below nodes. Your design experience includes timing closure, ECO flow, physical design expertise, and constraint (SDC) management. You have a BSEE or equivalent with 7+ years of experience, or an MSEE or equivalent with 5+ years of experience. You are proficient in Synopsys STA, ECO, and physical design closure, and have a solid understanding of timing corners/modes, process variations, and signal integrity-related issues. Your technical expertise is complemented by excellent TCL skills and a passion for world-class customer service. You thrive in collaborative environments and have exceptional communication and social skills, making you a valuable partner to both customers and internal teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work directly with Research and Development (R&D) to develop and implement our technical roadmap, specifications, and validation for improvements and enhancements.
• Partner with customers and Sales to identify business challenges, develop effective technical solutions, and increase utilization and retention of products on current accounts.
• Use in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise and support for our top customers.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues on customer designs.
• Conduct customer training sessions to ensure effective use of our products.
• Support tape-out processes and advance partnership initiatives for product enhancements.
• Manage and optimize constraint (SDC) files to ensure accurate timing analysis and closure.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhance the usability and adoption of Synopsys' STA and ECO products, platforms, and solutions.
• Drive increased usage and retention of our products through effective technical solutions and customer support.
• Contribute to the successful tape-out of advanced chips on leading-edge process technologies.
• Strengthen customer relationships by providing world-class technical support and training.
• Collaborate with R&D to influence product development and improvements based on customer feedback.
• Help position Synopsys as a leader in the EDA industry by delivering high-value solutions to customers.
• Ensure accurate timing analysis and closure through effective constraint (SDC) management.

What You’ll Need:

• Deep domain knowledge in Static Timing Analysis (STA) and participation in multiple chip tape-outs, preferably at 16nm or below nodes.
• Experience in constraint (SDC) management and optimization.
• BSEE or equivalent with 7+ years of experience, or MSEE or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Synopsys STA, ECO, and physical design closure.
• Understanding of timing corners/modes, process variations, and signal integrity-related issues.
• Excellent TCL scripting skills.

Who You Are:

• Exceptional communicator with strong social skills.
• Passionate about delivering world-class customer service.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with a keen attention to detail.
• Innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The Go-To-Market Group is focused on selling our complete portfolio of EDA software, market-leading IP, and differentiated systems solutions combined with AI and Cloud offerings. Our culture is anchored on the relentless focus on Customer Success powered by a data-driven 'Operating System'. You will be part of the Customer Success Group, delivering high value solutions to our customers while driving growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class applications engineering team supporting the industry-leading Static Timing Analysis tool, Primetime.

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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