Sr. Staff Applications Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
As a Sr. Staff Applications Engineer at Synopsys in Bengaluru, India, you will be a technical expert in timing signoff, supporting customers with Synopsys' PrimeTime solutions for advanced semiconductor designs. This customer-facing role involves debugging complex timing issues, guiding customers on methodologies, and collaborating with R&D to drive tool enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Resolve complex timing closure and signoff challenges on advanced node designs with tight tapeout schedules.
- Debug critical timing issues including setup/hold violations, clock domain crossings, SI-induced failures, and variation-related signoff problems using PrimeTime.
- Guide customers through MMMC analysis, OCV/AOCV/POCV methodologies, and SI-aware timing flows for 5nm and below nodes.
- Collaborate with R&D and product engineering to reproduce customer issues, identify root causes, and drive tool/methodology improvements.
- Develop reference flows, automation scripts in Tcl and Python, and best practice documentation.
- Deliver technical training sessions, workshops, and demos on PrimeTime capabilities and signoff methodologies.
- Drive adoption of the latest PrimeTime technologies and signoff features by demonstrating value and supporting production deployment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- Master's degree in VLSI, Embedded Systems, or Communication Systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with Synopsys PrimeTime for static timing analysis and signoff.
- Deep understanding of timing constraints using SDC, MMMC analysis frameworks, and variation-aware methodologies (OCV, AOCV, POCV).
- Proven ability to debug complex timing issues (setup/hold violations, clocking problems, SI effects, variability-driven failures).
- Proficiency in Tcl scripting for tool automation and flow development.
- Experience with advanced node designs at 5nm and below.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage directly with customers.
Desired Qualifications
- Python or Perl scripting experience is a strong plus.
- Ability to identify root causes of timing problems quickly.
- Comfortable admitting when you don't know and following up with a solution.
- Write automation scripts that are practical and easy to use.
- Know when to escalate issues to R&D versus solving with methodology changes.
- Treat customer tapeout schedules as your own deadlines.
- Ability to explain technical nuances of POCV derates and their business impact.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Recruiter will provide more details about salary range and benefits.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Bengaluru, India
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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