Senior Applications Engineer, High-Frequency EM & SI

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

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks an engineering software professional specializing in high-frequency electromagnetics to deliver advanced customer solutions. You’ll support ANSYS electromagnetics tools, run training sessions, and lead cross-functional projects, with travel up to 25% and on-site presence in Sunnyvale.

Your background includes a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years with CAE/EDA tools, plus deep SI expertise and effective communication for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on high-frequency electromagnetics or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in an engineering software environment, hands-on use of ANSYS or similar CAE/ CAD/ EDA tools.
• Expertise in signal and power integrity simulation analysis, including cross-talk, impedance, and eye diagram analysis.
• Strong knowledge of circuit-level and timing analysis for signal integrity applications and compliance standards.
• Experience with package, PCB, and connector design processes, and familiarity with EDA tools.
• Fundamental understanding of microwave and antenna concepts, including S-parameters, wave propagation, and scattering analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training, deliver presentations, and facilitate webinars for technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to customers using ANSYS electromagnetics simulation tools, ensuring high-quality, timely solutions.
• Engage proactively with key accounts to deliver electromagnetic solutions tailored to customer design workflows and business needs.
• Conduct intermediate and advanced training sessions, webinars, and presentations for customers and internal teams.
• Scope, plan, and deliver professional services projects, collaborating with cross-functional application engineering teams.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements, working closely with product development to enhance Synopsys software capabilities.
• Test and validate new software releases on industrial problems, providing feedback and driving product improvements.
• Travel up to 25% to support customer engagements, training, and project delivery.
• This position is required to be on site in the office in Sunnyvale, CA.

Skills

High-frequency electromagnetics

Customer-facing

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

CA/EDA tools

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks an engineering software professional specializing in high-frequency electromagnetics to deliver advanced customer solutions. You’ll support ANSYS electromagnetics tools, run training sessions, and lead cross-functional projects, with travel up to 25% and on-site presence in Sunnyvale.

Your background includes a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years with CAE/EDA tools, plus deep SI expertise and effective communication for senior stakeholders.