Staff Application Engineer Physical Implementation

Synopsys Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Inc in Bangalore, India, is seeking an experienced Staff Application Engineer – Physical Implementation to address challenging PPA constraints and deliver robust, scalable RTL-GDS solutions. You will work with AI/ML-enabled implementation flows and collaborate across R&D and customer teams to ensure top-tier performance.

You will leverage scripting skills and Synopsys tools to automate workflows, debug issues, and help customers migrate to advanced technology nodes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Physical Implementation (RTL-GDS) with debugging and resolving synthesis and PnR challenges.
• Experience aiming at achieving targeted PPA metrics for complex designs.
• Proficiency in Synopsys implementation tools and flows is highly advantageous.
• Advanced scripting skills (TCL, Unix, Perl) for automation and debugging.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Solving complex PPA challenges using Synopsys’ implementation technologies, including AI/ML Implementation and RTL-GDS flows.
• Benchmarking Synopsys solutions against competitors to demonstrate superior results.
• Developing, debugging, and optimizing RTL-GDS implementation methodologies for new semiconductor tech.
• Providing technical solutions by identifying design and EDA tool issues and delivering resolutions.
• Translating technical findings into requirements for R&D and driving tool enhancements.
• Deploying new technology features in EDA tool versions and enabling customer migration to best-in-class PPA.
• Identifying customer pain points and proposing innovative solutions.
• Collaborating with R&D and product teams to shape future technology directions.
• Acting as a customer advocate during internal discussions and as a brand ambassador externally.

Skills

Physical Implementation

RTL-GDS

PPA

TCL scripting

Unix

Perl

Customer communication

Tools

Synopsys implementation tools

Job description

Alternate Job Titles:

• Staff Application Engineer – Physical Implementation


• Senior Implementation Solutions Engineer


• Staff Engineer – RTL-GDS Flow


• Customer Success Engineer – EDA Tools


• Technical Application Engineer – AI/ML Implementation

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 are energized by the hard problems—the ones where constraints collide, priorities shift, and the “right” answer depends on making smart, explicit tradeoffs. You thrive in fast-moving environments because you bring structure without slowing momentum: you clarify the goal, identify the true blockers, and keep the work anchored to outcomes that matter. You don’t wait for direction when you see a gap. You step in, propose a path, and invite others into a shared plan that’s clear, realistic, and measurable.

You operate with a customer-first instinct that shows up in how you listen and how you act. You seek to understand the intent behind a request, not just the words, and you’re comfortable challenging assumptions when it protects the end result. You communicate with purpose—direct, calm, and tailored to your audience—so engineers get actionable detail while stakeholders get crisp decisions and timelines. When pressure rises, you stay steady and pragmatic, breaking complex issues into solvable pieces and keeping progress visible so trust stays high.

You’re a natural connector across teams. You enjoy translating between different perspectives, aligning people around shared definitions of success, and turning feedback into forward motion. You balance attention to detail with an instinct for the big picture, and you care as much about repeatable methodology as you do about the immediate win. Above all, you take ownership: you follow through, you close loops, and you leave things better than you found them.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Solving complex PPA (Performance, Power, Area) challenges using Synopsys’ latest implementation technologies, including AI/ML Implementation, Physical Synthesis RTL-GDS, Multi Source CTS, and Indesign Fusion.


• Benchmarking Synopsys solutions against competitors to displace alternative implementation flows and demonstrate superior results.


• Developing, debugging, and optimizing RTL-GDS implementation methodologies and flows for emerging semiconductor technologies.


• Providing technical solutions by identifying design and EDA tool issues and delivering actionable resolutions for customers.


• Translating technical findings into requirements for R&D, driving tool enhancements and adaptive long‑term solutions.


• Deploying new technology features in the latest EDA tool versions and enabling customer migration for best‑in‑class PPA.


• Proactively identifying customer pain points and proposing innovative solutions to address them.


• Collaborating closely with Synopsys R&D and product development teams to shape future technology directions.


• Acting as a customer advocate during internal discussions and as a brand ambassador when engaging externally.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Elevating customer success by delivering robust technical solutions and enabling optimal tool utilization.


• Driving Synopsys’ competitive advantage by displacing rival implementation flows and showcasing superior PPA outcomes.


• Contributing to the enhancement of Synopsys products by providing critical feedback and requirements to R&D.


• Accelerating customer adoption of new technology nodes and EDA tool versions to achieve best‑in‑class results.


• Strengthening Synopsys’ reputation as the industry leader in physical implementation and innovation.


• Fostering long‑term customer relationships through proactive engagement and continuous support.

What You’ll Need:

• At least 3+ years of experience in Physical Implementation (RTL-GDS), with proven ability to debug and resolve synthesis & PnR challenges.


• Strong exposure to methodology changes aimed at achieving targeted PPA metrics for complex designs.


• Proficiency in Synopsys implementation tools and flows is highly advantageous.


• Advanced scripting skills (TCL, Unix, Perl) for automation and debugging.


• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with customers and internal teams.

Who You Are:

• Self‑motivated and dedicated, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.


• Strong analytical thinker with outstanding debug skills and attention to detail.


• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.


• Customer‑centric, always advocating for the best outcomes and solutions.


• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join our Application Engineering team in Bangalore, where you’ll work directly with industry pioneers and innovators. The team’s mission is to solve critical design challenges, enhance quality‑of‑results metrics, and empower customers to achieve best‑in‑class performance. Collaboration with R&D and product development is central, ensuring that customer needs drive future technology advancements. Together, we set the standards for excellence in semiconductor design and implementation.

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.