Applications Engineering Principal Engineer

Job Description and Requirements

We Are
 Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are:

You are a highly motivated and experienced professional with a deep understanding of VLSI design and a strong background in high-speed protocols such as Ethernet, DDR, and PCIe. Your technical expertise is complemented by your hands-on experience in simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA).

You are comfortable working in a UNIX environment and bring strong experience with ASIC/SoC tape-out processes from concept through full production. You collaborate effectively across teams and apply strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills to drive creative, results-oriented outcomes. You communicate clearly in both written and spoken English and are comfortable working with customers and teams around the world. You are also open to occasional travel and excited by the opportunity to help integrate leading Interface IP into next-generation products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as a trusted advisor for our Interface IP customers, providing technical guidance through IP usage, configuration and addressing integration challenges.
• Supporting customers in feature specific requirement assessment and integration into the complex ecosystem
• Assisting with silicon/system bring-up and debugging of critical issues.
• Collaborating with internal teams to enable and deliver tailored solutions to customers.
• Staying updated with the latest industry specifications and applications in various hot market segments.
• Participating in occasional travel to support customer engagements and silicon bring-up activities.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing the usability and adoption of Synopsys' Interface IP products by providing expert technical support.
• Facilitating successful integration of IP into customer designs, contributing to their product development timelines.
• Improving customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues efficiently and effectively.
• Driving innovation by working with cutting-edge technologies and industry specifications.
• Strengthening Synopsys' market position through successful customer engagements and support.
• Contributing to the development of next-generation products that leverage high-speed protocols and advanced IP.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar with a focus on VLSI design.
• At least 10 years of design, verification, or application engineering experience.
• Proficiency in RTL coding using Verilog/VHDL.
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as Ethernet or PCIe is must.
• Hands-on experience with simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA).
• Familiarity with UNIX environments and ASIC/SoC tape-out processes.
• Knowledge of CDC, RDC, Lint, DFT, STA, and LEC is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Creative and results-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver solutions to customers.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer engagements.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The team focuses on enabling our Interface IP customers to integrate the IP into their SoC and assist them through their design flows, debugging critical issues, and supporting silicon bring-up. This collaborative team works closely with customers to ensure the successful deployment of Synopsys' leading Interface IP products in various market segments.

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 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.