Field Application Security IP, Staff Engineer-18148

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

In short

Synopsys is seeking a Staff Engineer for Field Application Security IP in the United States. This role involves customer-facing technical engagements to drive adoption of security IP solutions and help customers build secure products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer-facing technical engagements throughout the sales cycle, including technical discovery, architecture discussions, product demonstrations, evaluations, and definition of success criteria.
  • Act as the technical lead for security IP opportunities, helping customers understand how Synopsys solutions address their security and architecture requirements.
  • Guide customers in evaluating and selecting Security IP solutions including cryptographic accelerators, Root of Trust solutions, Physical Unclonable Functions (PUF), Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and interface security technologies.
  • Engage directly with system architects, security teams, hardware designers, firmware developers, and technical management to understand customer objectives and constraints.
  • Develop differentiated technical solutions that position Synopsys Security IP as the preferred choice for customer programs.
  • Deliver technical workshops, presentations, and demonstrations that communicate both technical value and competitive differentiation.
  • Collaborate closely with account teams to define technical strategy for strategic opportunities and customer engagements.
  • Work with product management and R&D teams to communicate customer requirements, market trends, competitive intelligence, and enhancement requests.
  • Represent Synopsys at industry events, conferences, customer workshops, and technical forums.
  • Contribute to internal technical enablement, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the Applications Engineering organization.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor IP, ASIC/SoC development, embedded systems, hardware security, or related technical fields.
  • Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience discussing technical solutions with architects, designers, engineering management, and executive stakeholders.
  • Understanding of semiconductor design methodologies and SoC development processes.
  • Ability to understand complex customer requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel as required to support customer engagements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Applied cryptography
  • Hardware security architecture
  • Secure boot and Root of Trust technologies
  • Physical Unclonable Functions (PUF)
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
  • Embedded processors and firmware
  • Security certification and compliance concepts
  • Security protocol implementations
  • Semiconductor IP business models and technical sales

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Competitive total rewards package.
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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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