Applications Engineering, Sr Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Synopsys is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with deep expertise in static timing analysis, power analysis, or physical design sign-off. You will support customer tape-outs, debug complex designs, and drive adoption of new features. This role requires strong scripting skills and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support customer tape-outs using PrimeTime, PrimeShield, PrimeClosure, and PrimePower, resolving timing, power, and sign-off issues.
  • Drive adoption of new features through beta programs and proof-of-concept flows.
  • Debug complex customer designs and work with R&D to deliver solutions.
  • Capture customer requirements and propose product enhancements.
  • Create and deliver technical training sessions and presentations.
  • Collaborate with global applications engineering teams.
  • Review product documentation and provide feedback.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor design, with deep expertise in static timing analysis, power analysis, or physical design sign-off.
  • Strong working knowledge of PrimeTime; experience with PrimeShield, PrimeClosure, or PrimePower is a plus.
  • Proven ability to debug timing and power issues in complex SoC or ASIC designs, ideally in a customer-facing or applications engineering role.
  • Solid scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl for automation, flow development, and issue reproduction.
  • Experience working directly with customers in a technical support, field applications, or consulting capacity.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical tradeoffs clearly to both customer engineers and internal R&D teams.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to assess customer blocking issues during critical project phases.
  • Proactive in creating demos and training materials.
  • Comfortable admitting when knowledge is incomplete and following through to find answers.
  • Ability to explain the value of new features to skeptical customers.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple engagements.
  • Ability to push back constructively on vague requests or mismatched expectations while maintaining trust.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
  • Salary range and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.
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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

16 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Seongnam-si, South Korea

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