Interface IP Applications Engineer for SoC Design

Synopsys Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Synopsys Inc is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support Interface IP customers within the SoC design flow. The role focuses on silicon and system bring‑up, debugging critical issues, and delivering solutions aligned to customer requirements.

You will collaborate with internal teams, stay current with protocol developments, and occasionally travel to customer engagements. A strong background in ASIC/SoC design, RTL, and high‑speed interfaces is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with ASIC/SoC focus.
• 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

Verilog

SystemVerilog

PCIe

Ethernet

DDR

STA

Synthesis

Debugging

Unix

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Simulation

Synthesis tools

STA tools

Job description

Synopsys Inc is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support Interface IP customers within the SoC design flow. The role focuses on silicon and system bring‑up, debugging critical issues, and delivering solutions aligned to customer requirements.

You will collaborate with internal teams, stay current with protocol developments, and occasionally travel to customer engagements. A strong background in ASIC/SoC design, RTL, and high‑speed interfaces is essential.