Sr. Applications Engineer-18816

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

In short

Synopsys is looking for a Sr. Applications Engineer with expertise in VLSI design and high-speed interface protocols like Ethernet, DDR, and PCIe. This role involves supporting customers with SoC design flow integration, providing technical guidance, and assisting with silicon and system bring-up. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, with potential consideration for Austin, TX, or Mississauga, Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Support Interface IP customers with integration across the SoC design flow.
  • Provide technical guidance to resolve integration, implementation, and debug challenges.
  • Assist with technical reviews at key milestones.
  • Support silicon and system bring-up, including hands-on debug.
  • Partner with R&D, product teams, and field teams to deliver solutions aligned to customer requirements.
  • Stay current on evolving industry standards, protocol requirements, and application trends.
  • Support customer engagements through occasional travel, including on-site technical collaboration and bring-up activities.

Requirements

  • BSEE/BSCE or MSEE/MSCE with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience with a focus on VLSI design.
  • Experience in design, verification, or application engineering.
  • Proficiency in RTL coding using Verilog and/or VHDL.
  • Experience with high-speed protocols such as Ethernet, DDR, and PCIe.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis.
  • Familiarity with UNIX environments and ASIC/SoC tape-out processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of CDC, RDC, lint, DFT, STA, and LEC is a plus.
  • Strong technical problem solver with the ability to work independently on complex issues.
  • Effective at collaborating across teams and building credibility with customers and engineering partners.
  • Clear and confident in verbal and written communication.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
  • Open to occasional travel in support of customer engagements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
  • Potential for annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package.
#VLSI#high-speed interface protocols#Ethernet#DDR#PCIe#design#verification#application engineering#simulation#synthesis#static timing analysis#ASIC/SoC flow#IP integration#tape-out#silicon bring-up#system bring-up#UNIX environment#RTL coding#Verilog#VHDL#CDC#RDC#lint#DFT#STA#LEC
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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

3 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Sunnyvale, United States

Austin, United States

Mississauga, Canada

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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