Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

To be the product expert to drive the success of Synopsys physical design flow and tools focusing on Fusion Compiler and IC Compiler II.    This individual will be the interface between field/major customers and R&D to develop and deploy the physical design flow and solutions.

Responsibilities include providing technical support to the major customers and field engineers, writing and reviewing methodology specs with focus on design flow, functional specs, and test plans, development and delivery of product training, and writing technical papers and application notes.

The individual will have regular and proactive communication with R&D and field application engineers and act as a technical expert.   Responds to situations where first-line product support has failed to isolate or fix problems in software.  Drives existing product direction and suggests new product direction.  

Qualifications:

• BS/MS with 5+ years of experience.   
• Strong physical design and place and route experiences are required.   
• Must be familiar with IC Compiler II, Fusion Compiler or competitive EDA tools. Knowledge of advanced placement and routing rules are beneficial.   
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl and Tcl.   
• Strong understanding of ASIC design flow, VLSI and/or CAD engineering.
• Strong communication, good command of English, and people skills are required.

ABOUT US

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for creative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every single day. As the world’s 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer building advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver exceptional, secure products for the era of connected everything. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 113 offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India.

Since 1986, Synopsys has been at the heart of accelerating electronics innovation with engineers around the world having used Synopsys technology to successfully design and create billions of chips and systems that are found in the electronics that people rely on every single day.

Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Synopsys complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Synopsys Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.