Senior Applications Engineer - Semiconductor Front-End Design

Staff Applications Engineer

General Information

Job Title Staff Applications Engineer Job ID 16979 Country India City Bengaluru Date Posted 13-Apr-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Applications Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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 passionate engineer with a deep understanding of front-end semiconductor design and a drive to solve complex technical challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments, where your expertise in RTL design, logic synthesis, and equivalence checking can make a tangible difference for customers and colleagues alike. Your ability to diagnose technical issues, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships enables you to support both internal teams and external clients with confidence and empathy. You are comfortable working at the intersection of technology and business, helping customers achieve their goals and maximize their investment in Synopsys products. You enjoy continuous learning, keeping up with industry trends and advancements, and are not afraid to take initiative when facing new challenges. You embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing the value that different perspectives bring to innovative solutions. Your professional experience has given you a solid foundation in semiconductor design, and you are eager to leverage this expertise to influence product development, customer adoption, and overall success. You are detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive, always striving for excellence in everything you do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing technical and engineering insight to support and enhance the usability and adoption of Synopsys products for semiconductor clients.
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues related to customer installations, ensuring smooth deployment and operation.
• Conducting customer training sessions on new implementations and product capabilities, enabling users to fully leverage Synopsys solutions.
• Reviewing and analyzing customer feedback on product performance, collaborating with R&D to drive enhancements and technical improvements.
• Partnering with customer technical leaders and Sales teams to identify business challenges and develop tailored technical solutions.
• Increasing utilization and retention of Synopsys products through effective technical support and strategic account management.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate adoption of Synopsys front-end design tools among leading semiconductor companies.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty by resolving technical issues and providing proactive support.
• Drive product innovation by feeding customer insights and technical requirements directly into the R&D roadmap.
• Empower customers to achieve their business objectives through optimized chip design and verification workflows.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner in high-performance silicon design and integration.
• Contribute to cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of technical excellence and customer-centric innovation.

What You’ll Need:

• BTECH + 5 years or MTECH + 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor front-end design.
• Proficiency in RTL design, logic synthesis, equivalence checking, and RTL simulations.
• Working knowledge of UPF, fundamentals of Place & Route (PnR), and Design for Test (DFT) is a plus.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for logic synthesis and verification.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures to resolve varied technical issues.

Who You Are:

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who builds productive relationships internally and externally.
• Adaptable and resourceful, able to exercise judgment and take initiative.
• Customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering high-quality support and solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a dynamic engineering team based in Bangalore, dedicated to supporting Synopsys’ front-end design solutions for semiconductor clients. The team works closely with R&D, Sales, and customer technical leaders to deliver innovative, reliable, and high-impact applications engineering support. Collaboration, continuous learning, and shared success are at the heart of how we operate.

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level