Sr Staff Customer Engineer, Parasitic Extraction
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
We are seeking a Sr Staff Customer Engineer specializing in Parasitic Extraction to support our silicon design solutions. This role involves leading technical benchmarks, managing customer relationships, resolving complex issues, and collaborating with R&D to enhance product development for advanced FinFET nodes.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical benchmarks for interconnect parasitic extraction on advanced FinFET nodes, demonstrating StarRC's accuracy and performance.
- Drive pre-sales engagements including methodology presentations, live demos, and proof-of-concept evaluations.
- Manage post-sales technical relationships with North America accounts for parasitic extraction workflows.
- Resolve customer issues end-to-end, from triage through R&D engagement to deployment.
- Plan and lead Technical Review Meetings and Management Review Meetings.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and R&D teams to define account strategies and shape product direction.
- Develop and deliver technical content like application notes and best practice guides.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 7+ years of industry experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with interconnect parasitic extraction tools (StarRC, Quickcap) on advanced FinFET nodes (7nm and below).
- Strong understanding of digital and custom design flows, including parasitic extraction's role in timing closure, signoff, and reliability analysis.
- Deep knowledge of process technology and its impact on extraction accuracy and performance.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (TCL, Perl, or Python).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with commercial static timing analysis tools like PrimeTime is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as Hspice or Primesim.
- Ability to identify issues within an hour of reviewing customer benchmark results (setup, methodology, or tool gap).
- Proactive ownership of customer escalations, involving necessary teams and providing updates.
- Skill in explaining complex tradeoffs between extraction accuracy and runtime to different audiences.
- Comfortable presenting to senior engineers and executives.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and issues.
- Ability to push back on technically unsound customer requests while maintaining relationships.
Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $157000-$235000.
- Potential for annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Competitive total rewards package.
#engineering#silicon#parasitic extraction#FinFET#tape-out#timing closure#signoff#reliability analysis#digital design#custom design
Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Sunnyvale, United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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