Application Engineering Staff Engineer

Alternate Job Titles:

• Staff Implementation Application Engineer
• Physical Design Application Engineer
• Senior EDA Solutions Engineer
• RTL-to-GDS Application Specialist

We Are:

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you. Our Silicon Design & Verification business is all about building high-performance silicon chips—faster. We’re the world’s leading provider of solutions for designing and verifying advanced silicon chips. And we design the next-generation processes and models needed to manufacture those chips. We enable our customers to optimize chips for power, cost, and performance—eliminating months off their project schedules.

You Are:

You are a highly skilled and passionate engineer with a strong background in physical implementation, particularly RTL-to-GDS flows. With over six years of hands-on experience, you have developed deep expertise in autonomously diagnosing and resolving synthesis and place-and-route (PnR) challenges. Your command of scripting languages such as Tcl, Unix, and Perl, along with your in-depth knowledge of Synopsys implementation tools, sets you apart as a technical leader in the field. You are adept at collaborating with both customers and internal teams, leveraging your exceptional communication skills to ensure precise and attentive fulfillment of complex requirements. 

Driven by curiosity and a self-starting attitude, you thrive in dynamic environments where you can advocate for customers and represent innovative products. You are known for your collaborative approach, working seamlessly with colleagues across functions to deliver best-in-class solutions. Your ability to translate technical insights into actionable requirements for R&D teams is crucial to advancing Synopsys’ solution capabilities and driving continuous innovation. 

You value inclusion and diversity, recognizing that a wide range of perspectives leads to better problem-solving and more impactful results. Your experience spans multiple chip tape-outs, preferably at advanced nodes such as 7nm or below, across various foundries. You are eager to contribute to flagship customer projects, participate in technical campaigns, and expand your expertise as part of a world-class engineering team committed to shaping the future of silicon design.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving global customer adoption of Synopsys Implementation products by providing expert guidance on RTL-to-GDS flows.
• Delivering comprehensive technical support and solutions for premium customer projects, including hands-on debugging and on-site expert visits when required.
• Participating in technical campaigns such as benchmarks, deployments, and flow enablement to improve usability and adoption of new solutions.
• Advocating for customers by communicating their needs and feedback to product development teams, influencing product roadmaps and future technologies.
• Contributing to Synopsys’ Knowledge Base with technical articles that provide self-help guidance and front-line support to customers.
• Rolling out new product methodologies through training sessions and ongoing technical support to ensure customer success.
• Collaborating with R&D teams to translate customer challenges into innovative solutions that advance Synopsys’ technology leadership.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Delivering comprehensive support and effective technical solutions in key customer flagship projects to ensure project success and satisfaction.
• Driving deployment of new flows to achieve better power, performance, and area (PPA) while taking ownership of block-level activities to improve quality of results (QoR).
• Enabling seamless EDA transitions for customers, optimizing their outcomes and strengthening long-term partnerships.
• Promoting Synopsys tools and solutions to grow market presence and fuel adoption of next-generation technologies.
• Addressing and overcoming complex design challenges, supporting innovation, and improving product performance based on real-world feedback.
• Enhancing internal knowledge sharing by developing technical resources and mentoring team members.

What You’ll Need:

• B-Tech or equivalent with a minimum of 6+ years of experience, or M-Tech or equivalent with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in physical implementation.
• Deep expertise in implementation methodologies, physical design, and Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler or ICC-II (or equivalent).
• Thorough understanding of RTL-to-GDS flows, methodologies, and challenges.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Tcl, Perl, and Unix; knowledge of Python is a strong advantage.
• Experience in static timing analysis (STA), low power flows, and design planning.
• Proven track record of participating in multiple chip tape-outs, ideally at 7nm or lower nodes across various foundries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; prior customer-facing experience is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about delivering world-class customer service and technical excellence.
• An effective communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels and translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights.
• Collaborative and inclusive, thriving in diverse teams and valuing different perspectives.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently on complex challenges.
• Curious, innovative, and eager to drive technological advancement in the field of silicon design.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join Synopsys’ Silicon Design & Verification team—a group of passionate, high-performing engineers dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions and world-class support. Our team partners closely with R&D, product management, and sales to drive customer success, innovate on next-generation chip design methodologies, and ensure Synopsys remains the industry leader. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are fundamental, and where every team member’s contributions are valued.

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.

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.