Applications Engineering

Job Descriptions:
The Analog/Mixed Signal AE (AMS) plays a critical role in the success of Synopsys customers as they design custom ICs which push the limits of complexity, time to market and silicon technology by enabling the adoption of Synopsys analog/mixed signal design products and methodologies.
The AMS AE works with customers to solve complex technical challenges in custom design environment, circuit design & simulation, custom layout and sign-off.
Customer support roles include training, problem resolution, methodology guidance, technology deployment and technical account management.
The AMS AE is expected to manage multiple customer issues concurrently and be very effective at interacting with them. They will not only work with design engineers, but technical management staffs as well.
The AMS AE aligns with Sales to exceed quota as they proactively manage customer accounts for success. Sales support roles include account planning, technical/solution assessment, product demonstrations, evaluations, and competitive benchmarking.
The AMS AE is a part of an AE team managed by the Technical Manager. Each AE is expected to leverage domain knowledge and share experience in custom design and layout flows to the rest of the AE team.
AEs are also required to provide technical feedback to Synopsys product development teams pertaining to critical issues and recommended enhancements.
Business travel (mostly domestic) is required for this position.

Job Requirements:
MSEE (or equivalent) required with 3+ years custom design experience or BSEE (or equivalent) with 5+ years custom design experience.
Design experience should include analog & mixed signal design, circuit simulation with custom design environment and mainstream simulators.
Deep understanding of custom design methodologies is also required. Working experience with custom layout, physical verification, RC extraction and library characterization, Synopsys AMS design and layout flows in process nodes is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of scripting languages like Unix Shell, Perl, TCL, SKILL, Python is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication with English and Mandarin are required. Customer oriented working, ability to multiplex many issues, self-driven and desire to help customers exploit new technologies is essential for success in the AE position.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.