Applications Engineer, Sr. Staff Engineer

Synopsys, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

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Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Sr Staff Application Engineer (Physical Implementation) to lead RTL-to-GDS implementation, synthesis, and place-and-route in a production setting.

You will influence product direction and drive adoption of Fusion Compiler while enabling customers to achieve best-in-class PPA results. You will partner with R&D and customer teams to solve complex design challenges, deliver training, and accelerate tapeouts across diverse semiconductor projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 12+ years of semiconductor design, EDA, or physical implementation.
• Deep expertise in RTL-to-GDS implementation, including Synthesis, DFT, Floorplanning, Placement and optimization, CTS, Routing, Power Optimization, Timing, DFM closure on advanced process nodes.
• Hands-on experience with Fusion Compiler in a production design environment or customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex PPA challenges using Synopsys' latest implementation technologies, including AI/ML-driven implementation, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route (RTL to GDS).
• Address advanced low-power design, and early power estimation challenges using state-of-the-art methodologies.
• Demonstrate the value of Synopsys solutions by benchmarking against competitive implementation flows and delivering superior results.
• Develop, debug, and optimize synthesis and implementation methodologies for advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Diagnose design and EDA tool issues, providing actionable solutions that help customers achieve project success.
• Translate customer requirements and technical findings into product enhancements, influencing future R&D investments and roadmap decisions.
• Drive adoption of new technology features and EDA tool releases, enabling customers to achieve best-in-class PPA results.
• Proactively identify customer challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve design productivity and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Synopsys R&D and product teams to shape next-generation implementation technologies.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, customer advocate, and Synopsys ambassador in customer engagements.
• Deliver training, technical guidance, and methodology expertise to accelerate customer adoption and success.
• Contribute to account strategy and planning by leveraging deep understanding of customer design challenges and business objectives.

Skills

RTL to GDS implementation

Fusion Compiler

AI for PPA

Place & Route

Synthesis

CTS

Power optimization

Timing analysis

DFT

Tcl

Python

Unix

Perl

Education

Bachelor's/ Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Fusion Compiler

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.

Sr Staff Application Engineer (Physical Implementation)

Join a world-class Applications Engineering team at Synopsys and help shape the future of semiconductor design. We are seeking an experienced Physical Implementation Application Engineer with deep expertise in RTL-to-GDS implementation, synthesis, and place-and-route methodologies. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with leading semiconductor companies, influence product direction, and drive adoption of Synopsys' industry-leading implementation solutions, including Fusion Compiler.

What You’ll Do

• Solve complex PPA (Performance, Power, Area) challenges using Synopsys' latest implementation technologies, including AI/ML-driven implementation, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route (RTL to GDS).
• Address advanced low-power design, and early power estimation challenges using state-of-the-art methodologies.
• Demonstrate the value of Synopsys solutions by benchmarking against competitive implementation flows and delivering superior results.
• Develop, debug, and optimize synthesis and implementation methodologies for advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Diagnose design and EDA tool issues, providing actionable solutions that help customers achieve project success.
• Translate customer requirements and technical findings into product enhancements, influencing future R&D investments and roadmap decisions.
• Drive adoption of new technology features and EDA tool releases, enabling customers to achieve best-in-class PPA results.
• Proactively identify customer challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve design productivity and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Synopsys R&D and product teams to shape next-generation implementation technologies.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, customer advocate, and Synopsys ambassador in customer engagements.
• Deliver training, technical guidance, and methodology expertise to accelerate customer adoption and success.
• Contribute to account strategy and planning by leveraging deep understanding of customer design challenges and business objectives.

Impact You’ll Make

• Accelerate customer tapeout schedules by resolving critical implementation bottlenecks that would otherwise delay production by weeks or months
• Increase Fusion Compiler adoption and deployment success rates across your accounts, directly contributing to revenue growth and customer retention
• Accelerate customer tapeout schedules by resolving critical implementation bottlenecks that would otherwise delay production by weeks or months
• Customer success through expert technical guidance and innovative implementation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and tool challenges on mission-critical customer projects.
• Partner with R&D to define technical requirements, validate enhancements, and influence product evolution.
• Increase Fusion Compiler adoption and deployment success rates across your accounts, directly contributing to revenue growth and customer retention
• Work closely with customers and sales teams to address business challenges, expand product adoption, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Drive competitive displacement by demonstrating superior PPA outcomes and implementation efficiency.
• Accelerate adoption of advanced technology nodes and next-generation EDA capabilities.
• Strengthen Synopsys' leadership position in physical implementation and semiconductor innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related with 12+ years of industry experience in semiconductor design, EDA, or physical implementation.
• Deep expertise in RTL-to-GDS implementation, including Synthesis, DFT, Floorplanning, Placement and optimization, Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), Routing, Power Optimization, Timing, DFM closure on advanced process nodes.
• Proven hands-on experience with Synopsys Fusion Compiler in a production design environment or customer-facing role.
• Strong experience driving methodology improvements using AI to achieve aggressive PPA targets on complex designs.
• Advanced scripting skills in Tcl, Python, Unix, and Perl for automation, methodology development, and debugging.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, sales teams, and engineering organizations.

Why Join Synopsys?

• This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, collaborate with industry-leading customers, influence product direction, and help deliver the next generation of high-performance silicon solutions.

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.