Junior Field Applications Engineer, ASIC Design
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
As a Junior Field Applications Engineer, ASIC Design, you will provide technical support to customers using Synopsys Physical Design tools. You will diagnose and troubleshoot customer problems, work with internal teams, and build knowledge of Synopsys tools and methodologies to help customers meet their tapeout schedules.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to customers using Synopsys Physical Design tools.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot customer problems by analyzing design data, tool logs, and flow configurations.
- Work closely with internal product engineering and R&D teams.
- Respond to customer requests during critical design schedules.
- Build working knowledge of Synopsys Physical Design tools and methodologies.
- Participate in customer deployments and training sessions.
- Document technical issues, solutions, and customer feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
- At least 6 months to 1 year of internship or contractor experience in a global or multinational company, ideally in semiconductor or EDA.
- Solid understanding of Physical Design flow, including placement, routing, timing, and basic optimization concepts.
- Strong foundation in digital circuits, CMOS fundamentals, and ASIC design flow from RTL to GDSII.
- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and basic scripting for automation and debugging.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Synopsys Physical Design tools such as Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler II, PrimeTime, or StarRC is a plus but not required.
- Ability to take a vague customer description and turn it into a specific reproducer with logs and data.
- Comfortable asking questions and trying to figure things out independently.
- Organized in managing multiple support cases.
- Treats challenging answers as puzzles worth solving.
- Reliable in following up with customers.
- Open to domestic and international travel for customer visits, training, and onsite support.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Opportunity to work directly with customers and internal teams on real chip design challenges.
- Mentorship and growth opportunities within the Silicon Design & Verification Applications Engineering team.
- 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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