Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

Synopsys Inc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Inc. in Cambridge seeks a senior professional to drive Material Information Management across global engineering teams. You will translate data governance into scalable solutions and partner with sales, IT, and product teams to accelerate digital engineering transformations.

The role requires hands‑on experience with engineering data flows, PLM/CAE integrations, and turning complex data challenges into actionable roadmaps that deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering data or related technical roles.
• Hands-on experience with material data management or enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of PLM integration and data governance concepts.
• Able to communicate complex data concepts to both engineers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams during technical cycles, delivering demonstrations and proofs‑of‑concept.
• Act as senior technical advisor for customers implementing materials data management platforms and integrations.
• Lead workshops to map materials data workflows and design scalable solutions.
• Translate data governance and integration challenges into actionable recommendations.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for Material Information Management in customer engagements.

Skills

Engineering data management

APIs integrations

PLM/CAx familiarity

Cross‑functional collaboration

Tools

Material Information Management platforms

Job description

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You have spent years at the intersection of engineering data and real product development, and you have learned that the hardest part of digital transformation is not implementing the software, it is getting organizations to actually trust and use the data.

You understand that materials information is not just metadata, it is the foundation of every simulation, qualification decision, and design trade off that matters.

You are comfortable walking into a room with a manufacturing engineer, a simulation lead, and an IT architect and finding the common thread that makes a materials data strategy work across all three. You do not need a perfect requirements document to get started. You ask the right questions, map the data flows, and build solutions that scale beyond the pilot project.

You have seen what happens when materials data lives in spreadsheets, emails, and tribal knowledge, and you know how to fix it. At Synopsys, you will work with organizations that are ready to modernize how they manage one of their most critical engineering assets, and what you build will directly affect how fast they can innovate.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with sales teams during the technical sales cycle, delivering demonstrations, proof-of-concept work, and technical presentations that show how Material Information Management solves real customer problems
• Act as the senior technical advisor and primary contact for customers implementing materials data management platforms, guiding them through integration with PLM, CAE, and enterprise systems
• Lead workshops and technical sessions with engineering, IT, and product development teams to map materials data workflows, identify gaps, and design scalable solutions
• Translate complex data governance and integration challenges into clear, actionable recommendations for both hands-on engineers and senior leadership
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for Material Information Management within customer engagements and internal initiatives, shaping how the technology is positioned and deployed
• Collaborate with product management and development teams to influence roadmap priorities, interoperability features, and usability improvements based on field feedback
• Mentor application engineers and contribute to internal best practices, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous improvement across the team

The Impact You Will Have

• Enable customers to standardize and scale materials data management across global engineering organizations, eliminating silos and reducing duplication
• Reduce engineering risk by improving data quality, traceability, and accessibility, so teams can make faster, more confident decisions
• Accelerate innovation by connecting materials data to simulation, qualification, and design workflows, shortening time from concept to production
• Position materials information as a strategic enabler of digital engineering transformation, not just a compliance checkbox
• Strengthen long-term customer relationships through trust, credibility, and measurable technical outcomes that prove ROI
• Shape the evolution of materials data management best practices within Synopsys and across the industry

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, engineering software, technical consulting, or customer-facing technical roles
• Strong understanding of product development processes and how engineering data flows across the lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing
• Hands-on experience or deep familiarity with Material Information Management or enterprise materials data management platforms
• Working knowledge of database systems, data modelling concepts, and API-based integrations
• Experience with engineering data management, PLM integration, or digital engineering workflows
• Professional proficiency in English and French/German
• Experience with CAE, PLM, or materials data management platforms is a plus
• Exposure to agile or iterative project delivery methodologies is a plus

Who You Are

• You can sit in a technical workshop with a simulation engineer and an IT architect, understand both perspectives, and find the integration path that works for the organization
• You explain complex data governance trade offs to a VP in two sentences without losing the nuance or oversimplifying the risk
• You manage multiple customer engagements and internal projects at once without dropping threads or losing sight of what matters most
• You are curious and forward-thinking, always asking how a solution could scale, what could break, and what the customer will need six months from now
• You mentor colleagues naturally, sharing what you have learned and elevating the capability of the team around you
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and can move forward with incomplete information, asking the right questions and adjusting as you learn

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will join a collaborative, cross-functional team of engineers, consultants, and product specialists dedicated to enabling digital transformation in materials data management. The team is focused on delivering strategic value to customers, driving best practices, and continuously evolving the capabilities of MIM solutions. Together, you will partner with industry leaders to modernize engineering workflows and shape the future of materials information management.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.