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.

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.