Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Synopsys is seeking a Sr Staff Engineer for Applications Engineering to support customer tape-outs using PrimeTime and related tools. This role involves debugging complex designs, driving feature adoption, and collaborating with R&D to resolve issues and improve product direction. Requires 8+ years of semiconductor design experience and strong scripting skills.
Responsibilities
- Support customer tape-outs using PrimeTime, PrimeShield, PrimeClosure, and PrimePower, resolving timing, power, and sign-off issues.
- Drive adoption of new features via beta programs, proof-of-concept flows, and translating technical capabilities into customer value.
- Debug complex customer designs, reproduce issues, and work with R&D for solutions or workarounds.
- Capture customer requirements and propose product enhancements for sign-off accuracy, performance, or usability.
- Create and deliver technical training sessions, presentations, and demos.
- Collaborate with global applications engineering teams to share knowledge and escalate issues.
- Review product documentation and provide feedback.
Requirements
- 8+ 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.
- Solid scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to assess customer blocking issues quickly in a high-pressure environment.
- Proactive in building demos and training materials.
- Comfortable admitting uncertainty and following through with answers.
- Ability to explain the value of new features concisely.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple engagements.
- Ability to provide constructive pushback on product enhancement requests or customer expectations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Seongnam-si, South Korea
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