PCIe Applications 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 and experienced professional with a passion for technology and innovation. With a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, you have honed your skills in design, verification, or applications. Your hands-on experience with RTL coding in Verilog, simulation, synthesis, STA, and LEC makes you a valuable asset. You thrive in a dynamic environment, keeping abreast of the latest ASIC/SoC design flows and EDA tools. Your domain knowledge in PCIe/CXL protocols, along with a strong understanding of Ethernet, AMBA, and SATA protocols, sets you apart. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, which enables you to interact effectively with customers and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you are adept at managing multiple tasks concurrently. You are creative, results-oriented, and have a keen attention to detail. Occasional travel is something you are comfortable with, as you will be providing integration guidance to customers and supporting silicon/system bring-up.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Understand IIP applications on customer-specific SoC and systems
• Keep abreast of the latest ASIC/SoC design flows and EDA tools
• Provide expert advice and support to configure and resolve IIP integration challenges including simulation, synthesis, floorplan, STA, DFT, silicon bring-up, etc.
• Provide integration training and recommendations to customers
• Conduct integration reviews on customers’ major SoC milestones
• Provide feedback to Synopsys R&D for continuous IIP product improvements
• Provide pre-sale support on IIP evaluations and support conference demos
• Participate in R&D design reviews to align development with future customer needs
• Collaborate with R&D to produce application notes on advanced topics

The Impact You Will Have:

• Streamline the integration of Synopsys' Interface IP into customer SoCs, accelerating time-to-market
• Enhance customer satisfaction by resolving technical challenges efficiently
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Synopsys' IIP products through feedback and collaboration with R&D
• Support the development of next-generation products in hot market segments, driving innovation
• Provide valuable training and recommendations, empowering customers to achieve their design goals
• Play a key role in silicon/system bring-up, ensuring successful product launches

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• At least 10 years of design, verification, or applications experience
• Design or verification experience with RTL coding in Verilog
• Hands-on experience with simulation, synthesis, STA, and LEC
• Domain knowledge in PCIe/CXL protocols
• Experience with UNIX or Linux

Who You Are:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Work well with others and have the ability to interact with customers
• Attention to detail and a high degree of self-motivation
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Creative and results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be joining a dynamic team focused on integrating Synopsys' leading-edge Interface IP into customer ASIC SoC/systems. The team collaborates closely with R&D to ensure that our products meet the evolving needs of the market and our customers. You will work alongside experts in the field, providing guidance and support to customers and contributing to the continuous improvement of our IIP products.

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.