Sr. Staff Applications Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
As a Sr. Staff Applications Engineer at Synopsys in Bengaluru, India, you will be a technical expert in timing signoff for advanced semiconductor designs, using industry-leading tools like PrimeTime. This customer-facing role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to resolve complex timing challenges and drive methodology adoption.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with leading semiconductor companies to resolve complex timing closure and signoff challenges on advanced node designs.
- Debug critical timing issues using PrimeTime, including setup and hold violations, clock domain crossings, SI-induced timing failures, and variation-related signoff problems.
- Guide customers through MMMC analysis, OCV/AOCV/POCV methodologies, and SI-aware timing flows tailored to 5nm and below process nodes.
- Collaborate with R&D and product engineering teams to reproduce customer issues and drive tool enhancements.
- Develop reference flows, automation scripts in Tcl and Python, and best practice documentation.
- Deliver technical training sessions, workshops, and live demos to customer design teams.
- Drive adoption of the latest PrimeTime technologies and signoff features.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, plus Master's degree in VLSI, Embedded Systems, or Communication Systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with Synopsys PrimeTime for static timing analysis and signoff.
- Deep understanding of timing constraints using SDC, MMMC analysis frameworks, and variation-aware methodologies (OCV, AOCV, POCV).
- Proven ability to debug complex timing issues.
- Proficiency in Tcl scripting for tool automation and flow development.
- Experience with advanced node designs at 5nm and below.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to engage directly with customers.
Desired Qualifications
- Python or Perl scripting experience is a strong plus.
- Ability to identify root causes of timing problems.
- Comfortable admitting when you don't know something and following through with an answer.
- Ability to write automation scripts that are easy to use.
- Understanding when to escalate issues vs. solving them with methodology changes.
- Treating customer tapeout schedules as your own deadlines.
- Ability to explain technical nuances and business impact of timing issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
#Engineering#Semiconductor#Timing Signoff#Advanced Nodes#PrimeTime#STA
Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Bengaluru, India
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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