Application Engineering, Sr Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing
In short
Synopsys is seeking a Senior Application Engineer with expertise in FPGA prototyping to lead pre-sales technical engagements. This role involves understanding customer SoC validation challenges and presenting tailored solutions using HAPS platforms and ProtoCompiler to accelerate customer design cycles.
Responsibilities
- Lead pre-sales technical engagements for HAPS FPGA prototyping platforms and ProtoCompiler, understanding customer SoC validation challenges, design requirements, and timeline constraints.
- Present tailored prototyping solutions addressing customer needs in partitioning, performance, debug, and integration with existing RTL-to-hardware workflows.
- Conduct technical evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, and benchmarks to demonstrate how HAPS solves customer problems.
- Collaborate with the sales team to shape opportunity strategy, qualify technical fit, handle objections, and advance deals.
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations, technical presentations, and architecture reviews to diverse audiences.
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with customer architects and engineering leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in FPGA-based prototyping, ASIC design, or SoC validation.
- Deep understanding of RTL-to-hardware workflows and design challenges during bring-up.
- Strong command of FPGA architectures (e.g., Xilinx, Intel), RTL design (Verilog, VHDL), synthesis flows, and hardware bring-up/debug techniques.
- Comfort with travel to customer sites for evaluations, presentations, and technical engagements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with HAPS platforms, ProtoCompiler, or similar FPGA prototyping tools is highly desirable.
- Ability to effectively assess customer needs in initial meetings.
- Skill in addressing technical objections and competitive comparisons with specifics and data.
- Seamless collaboration with sales teams, understanding their goals, and proactive deal shaping.
- Ability to present technical content to diverse audiences, from engineers to program managers.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple opportunities, evaluations, and deliverables.
- Commitment to winning the right way by ensuring customer success.
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 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Sunnyvale, United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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