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Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer

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

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In short

As a Principal Applications Engineer for Prime Power RTL 2.0 at Synopsys, you will be a technical authority on RTL-stage power analysis, driving adoption across complex SoC, AI, and mobile processor designs. This role involves strategic customer engagement, advanced methodology development, and leading multi-tool deployments with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary technical advisor for Tier-1 and strategic accounts on RTL power budgeting, architecture exploration, and pre-implementation signoff; engage customer executive leadership.
  • Architect end-to-end methodologies: logical CGE/lint/ODC, physical glitch/RTLA, hybrid NDM import, WCDF calibration, FSDB stimulus quality, and multi-rail UPF analysis.
  • Lead complex evaluations demonstrating PPRTL correlation with PrimeTime PX and ZeBu Empower metrics; influence flow and calibration strategy in ambiguous customer situations.
  • Resolve cross-tool escalations; coach Staff+ AEs, deliver advanced training, and provide structured R&D and competitive feedback.
  • Partner with Sales on strategic opportunities; drive benchmark wins, license expansion, and cross-functional Apps/R&D/Marketing initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in EE, CE, or related field (MS/PhD preferred); 10+ years in EDA applications, design consulting, or IC design (or MS + 8 years).
  • Expert RTL power knowledge: CGE/CGR/DACGE, glitch, memory, and multi-rail UPF domains.
  • Expert Prime Power RTL hands-on experience; advanced VCS/Verdi/SDF/UPF; strong Tcl flow development.
  • Proven leadership of complex customer engagements with measurable business impact.

Desired Qualifications

  • PrimeTime PX signoff correlation; RTL Architect/FC/NDM flows; ZeBu emulation-based power analysis.
  • VC SpyGlass/VC LP low-power verification; IEEE 1801 UPF expertise.
  • Publications or presentations (DAC/SNUG); AI, mobile, or datacenter SoC RTL power experience.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package.
  • The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.
  • Base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

3 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Sunnyvale, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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