Applications Engineer - Staff
About The Position
Synopsys is seeking a Staff Applications Engineer with expertise in high-frequency electromagnetics to support customers using Ansys electromagnetics simulation tools. The role provides advanced technical support and tailored electromagnetic solutions, and works with customers to integrate simulation tools into their design workflows and business needs. The engineer delivers customer and internal training, webinars, presentations, and professional services projects. They gather customer requirements and collaborate with product development to improve software capabilities, test and validate releases against industrial problems, and share best practices across teams. The role also supports pre-sales engagements and customer relationships, with travel up to 25%. This position is required to be on site in the Sunnyvale, California office.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, emphasizing high-frequency electromagnetics, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in an engineering software environment.
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS or similar CAE/CAD/EDA tools.
- Expertise in signal and power integrity simulation analysis, including cross-talk, impedance simulations, and eye diagram analysis.
- Strong knowledge of circuit-level and timing analysis for signal integrity applications and compliance standards.
- Experience with package, PCB, and connector design processes, and familiarity with EDA tools.
- Fundamental understanding of microwave and antenna concepts, including S-parameters, wave propagation, and scattering analysis.
- Ability to conduct training, deliver presentations, and facilitate webinars for technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical support and guidance to customers using Ansys electromagnetics simulation tools.
- Engage with key accounts to deliver electromagnetic solutions tailored to customer workflows and business needs.
- Conduct intermediate and advanced training sessions, webinars, and presentations for customers and internal teams.
- Scope, plan, and deliver professional services projects in collaboration with cross-functional application engineering teams.
- Gather and analyze customer requirements and work with product development to enhance Ansys software capabilities.
- Test and validate new software releases on industrial problems, providing feedback to drive product improvements.
- Participate in internal initiatives to share best practices and foster knowledge exchange across disciplines.
- Travel up to 25% for customer engagements, training, and project delivery.
- Support pre-sales technical engagements and solution delivery.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- May be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
