Principal Application Engineer-18815

Synopsys • Sunnyvale, CA

34d • $184,000 - $276,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 an Application Engineer with strong expertise in VLSI design and hands-on experience with high-speed interface protocols such as Ethernet, DDR, and PCIe. You bring a solid background in design, verification, or application engineering, along with practical experience in simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis. You are comfortable working across the ASIC/SoC flow, from IP integration through tape-out and into silicon and system bring-up.

You are a strong technical contributor who can work independently, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams. You know how to bring clarity to technical challenges, support integration milestones, and help drive successful customer outcomes. You thrive in a UNIX environment, communicate clearly in English, and are comfortable supporting global customer engagements, including occasional travel.

This role may also be considered in Austin, TX or Mississauga, Canada

Requirements

• BSEE/BSCE or MSEE/MSCE with 10+ years of experience, or equivalent experience with a focus on VLSI design
• Experience in design, verification, or application engineering
• Proficiency in RTL coding using Verilog and/or VHDL
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as Ethernet, DDR, and PCIe
• Hands-on experience with simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis
• Familiarity with UNIX environments and ASIC/SoC tape-out processes
• Knowledge of CDC, RDC, lint, DFT, STA, and LEC is a plus
• A strong technical problem solver with the ability to work independently on complex issues
• Effective at collaborating across teams and building credibility with customers and engineering partners
• Clear and confident in verbal and written communication
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-facing environment
• Open to occasional travel in support of customer engagements

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CDC, RDC, lint, DFT, STA, and LEC is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supporting Interface IP customers with integration across the SoC design flow
• Providing technical guidance to help resolve integration, implementation, and debug challenges
• Assisting with technical reviews at key milestones and helping customers work through issues efficiently
• Supporting silicon and system bring-up, including hands-on debug of critical issues
• Partnering with R&D, product teams, and field teams to deliver solutions aligned to customer requirements
• Staying current on evolving industry standards, protocol requirements, and application trends across key market segments
• Supporting customer engagements through occasional travel, including on-site technical collaboration and bring-up activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings
• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Other discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior