Application Engineer-Staff Engineer-18351

Synopsys, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Engineering professional with a strong foundation in ASIC/SoC design to support Interface IP integration across the SoC design flow.

You will work with customers on PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, and SerDes interfaces, performing simulations, synthesis, and STA to resolve issues and enable silicon bring-up. Travel may be required to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on ASIC/SoC design.
• 5+ years of experience in design, verification, or application engineering.
• Proficiency in RTL coding with Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet and DDR.
• Hands-on experience with simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA).
• Familiarity with UNIX environments and ASIC/SoC tape-out flows.
• Knowledge of CDC, RDC, lint, and DFT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Interface IP customers with integration across the SoC design flow.
• Assisting with technical issue resolution and integration reviews.
• Helping with silicon and system bring-up, including debugging critical issues.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Staying current with industry standards, protocol developments, and application trends.
• Traveling occasionally to support customer engagements.

Skills

ASIC/SoC design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

PCIe

Ethernet

STA

Simulation

Synthesis

Tape-out flows

UNIX environments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We Are:

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, powering the era of pervasive intelligence. Our technologies help drive innovation across chip design, verification, and IP integration, enabling breakthroughs from AI systems to autonomous vehicles. Join us to help accelerate the next generation of technology.

You Are:

You are a motivated Application Engineering professional with a solid foundation in ASIC SOC design and familiarity with high-speed protocols such as PCIe, SerDesand DDR. You bring hands‑on experience in simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis, along with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. You are excited to support customers as they integrate leading Interface IP into complex SoC designs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting Interface IP customers with integration across the SoC design flow
• Assisting with technical issue resolution and integration reviews
• Helping with silicon and system bring‑up, including debugging critical issues
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver solutions aligned to customer requirements
• Staying current with industry standards, protocol developments, and application trends
• Traveling occasionally to support customer engagements

The Impact You Will Have:

• Supporting successful adoption and integration of Synopsys Interface IP products
• Helping customers move development forward through effective technical support
• Contributing to customer success by helping resolve integration issues efficiently
• Building experience with advanced IP and high-speed interface technologies
• Contributing to Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted customer partner

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a focus on ASIC SOCdesign
• 5+ years of experience in design, verification, or application engineering
• Proficiency in RTL coding with Verilog and/or System Verilog
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet and DDR
• Hands‑on experience with simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA)
• Familiarity with UNIX environments and ASIC/SoC tape-out flows
• Knowledge of CDC, RDC, lint, and DFT is a plus

Who You Are:

• Curious, results‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong in verbal and written communication in English
• Effective at collaborating across teams
• Analytical, thoughtful, and strong at solving technical problems
• Willing to travel occasionally as needed

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

This team helps customers integrate Interface IP into SoC designs, navigate design flows, debug critical issues, and support silicon bring‑up. Working closely with customers and internal partners, the team contributes to successful deployment across a range of market segments.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Details will be provided during the hiring process.

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