Senior/Staff Application Engineer - Physical Implementation RTL to GDS

Sr/Staff AE for Physical Implementation RTL-GDS

General Information

Job Title Sr/Staff AE for Physical Implementation RTL-GDS Job ID 16006 Country India City Bengaluru Date Posted 05-Mar-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Applications Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

Overview

• This unique opportunity combines the usage of industries latest and best Synopsys implementation tools, solving top-notch critical design challenges of customers, working on the latest cutting-edge technology nodes, and working towards enhancing QOR metrics to achieve best-in-class PPA and TAT targets of today's emerging semiconductor technologies.
• If you are passionate about crafting customer success and interested in building a great career working in the latest technology nodes with the world's largest EDA company, then this role meets your requirements.

Responsibilities

• In the role of Staff Engineer, Application Engineering (AE), you will be.
• Working on latest Synopsys implementation technologies (AI-ML Implementation, Physical Synthesis RTL-GDS, Multi Source CTS, Indesign Fusion technologies etc ) to solve complex PPA challenges Synopsys customers face.
• Working towards benchmarks to displace competition implementation solutions.
• Working on developing and debugging RTL-GDS implementation methodologies and flows.
• Providing technical solutions by identifying the design and/or EDA tool issues and providing appropriate solutions for customers.
• Effectively translate the findings into requirements for R&D to improve both tool behaviors with enhancements as adaptive long-term solutions.
• Involved in the deployment of new technologies on the latest EDA versions and enabling customers to migrate to newer versions achieving the best PPA.
• Coming up with proactive knowledge of customers' pain point and come up with innovative solutions to address the same.
• Closely interacting with Synopsys R&D team and product development team to develop future technologies.
• This role requires you to act as customer advocate while talking to in-house R&D and be a product brand ambassador while engaging with customers.
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Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in Physical Implementation RTL-GDS. Experience in exclusively debugging and resolving synth & PnR implementation challenges.
• Candidate must have good exposure to methodology changes to achieve targeted PPA metrics for complex designs.
• Proficiency in Synopsys implementation tools is an advantage.
• The person must be self-motivated and dedicated with excellent debug skills.
• Requires proficiency in scripting (tcl / unix / perl).
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to interface with customers and business unit personnel are essential.

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level