Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
In short
Synopsys is seeking a Staff Applications Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to lead technical engagements and develop simulation solutions for semiconductor and electronics customers. This role involves working directly with clients to understand their challenges, scripting Ansys tools with Python, and collaborating with product teams to improve software offerings.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical engagements throughout the sales cycle, from discovery calls to live demos.
- Configure, script, and deploy Ansys simulation solutions for semiconductor and electronics packaging engineers.
- Build Python-based automation scripts and custom workflows using Ansys APIs.
- Collaborate with Ansys product teams to translate customer feedback into feature requests and test pre-release builds.
- Deliver consulting services and training sessions to customers.
- Author technical content, present at industry conferences, and create application examples.
- Travel to customer sites, trade shows, and internal meetings up to 25% of the time.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in an engineering software environment, or MS with 3+ years, or PhD with industry exposure to structural, thermal, or reliability simulation.
- Deep subject matter expertise in structural mechanics applied to electronics or semiconductor domains, including packaging, PCB assemblies, or chip-level reliability analysis.
- Hands-on experience with Ansys software or other commercial CAE tools like COMSOL, Abaqus, or similar platforms.
- Strong Python scripting skills with demonstrated experience building automation workflows, integrating APIs, or developing custom applications.
- Ability to diagnose complex simulation problems and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
- Fluent English writing and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in customer-facing roles such as applications engineering, technical support, or consulting services is a strong plus.
- Experience working with senior engineering leaders or executives.
- Ability to troubleshoot in real-time and turn problems into teaching moments.
- Experience digging into APIs, testing scripts, and reading source code to customize tools.
- Ability to find workarounds for missing features and loop in product teams.
- Comfort presenting technical content to both engineers and program managers.
- Self-management of calendar, follow-ups, and customer commitments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Potential for annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
- Opportunity to work with customers building the next generation of semiconductors and electronics.
- Inclusion and support for diverse backgrounds.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Sunnyvale, United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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