Senior Staff Applications Engineer, Electromagnetics

Synopsys Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Inc in Sunnyvale seeks an engineering professional with deep HF electromagnetics expertise to support Ansys electromagnetics tools and tailor solutions for customer workflows.

You will engage with key accounts, conduct trainings and webinars, and collaborate with product and services teams to drive improvements. Expect travel up to 25% and a strong focus on customer success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (HF electromagnetics).
• Minimum 6 years in an engineering software environment with Ansys or similar tools.
• Expertise in signal and power integrity simulation analysis.
• Strong circuit-level and timing analysis knowledge for SI applications.
• Experience with package, PCB, and connector design processes.
• Fundamental understanding of microwave and antenna concepts.
• Experience delivering training, webinars, and technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to customers using Ansys electromagnetics tools.
• Engage key accounts to deliver electromagnetic solutions aligned to workflows.
• Conduct intermediate and advanced training sessions, webinars, and presentations.
• Scope, plan, and deliver professional services projects with cross-functional teams.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements to enhance software capabilities.
• Test and validate new releases on industrial problems and provide feedback.
• Travel up to 25% to support engagements, training, and delivery.

Skills

Signal integrity analysis

Power integrity analysis

Microwave concepts

Antenna concepts

Cross-talk analysis

Training/presentation

Customer-facing

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Other CAE tools (CAD/EDA)

Job description

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a passionate engineering professional with a deep expertise in high-frequency electromagnetics and a drive to solve complex real-world problems. You thrive in customer-facing environments, leveraging your technical acumen and communication skills to deliver actionable solutions and build strong relationships. Your experience with advanced simulation software allows you to translate customer challenges into innovative product capabilities, and you excel at collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams. You possess a growth mindset, always eager to learn new technologies and advance your knowledge, while also contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Your approach to problem-solving is logical and thorough, and you are adept at presenting technical concepts in a clear, engaging manner. Whether delivering training, consulting on projects, or supporting new product releases, you bring a sense of urgency, organization, and business acumen to every task. You are comfortable interacting with senior business leaders and stakeholders, and your professionalism enhances the customer experience. If you are ready to make an impact at the intersection of engineering and innovation, Synopsys is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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 comprehensive 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 Ansys software capabilities.
• Test and validate new software releases on industrial problems, providing feedback and driving product improvements.
• Participate in internal initiatives to share best practices and foster knowledge exchange within and across disciplines.
• Travel up to 25% to support customer engagements, training, and project delivery.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customer success by enabling seamless integration of Ansys solutions into their design workflows.
• Drive adoption of advanced simulation technologies, helping customers solve critical engineering challenges.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional technical support and consultative services.
• Influence product development by translating customer feedback into innovative new features and capabilities.
• Elevate Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner in the engineering and semiconductor industry.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement, sharing expertise and best practices with peers.
• Support business growth through impactful pre-sales technical engagement and solution delivery.

What You’ll Need:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (with emphasis on high-frequency electromagnetics) or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in an engineering software environment, with hand-on use of Ansys or similar CAE/CAD/EDA tools.
• Expertise in signal and power integrity simulation analysis, including cross-talk analysis, impedance simulations, 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.

Who You Are

• You can walk into a customer meeting with incomplete information, ask three smart questions, and leave with a clear plan that everyone believes in
• You explain complex tradeoffs to senior engineers and business leaders in plain language without losing technical accuracy or nuance
• You are organized enough to juggle multiple customer projects, internal testing cycles, and training commitments without dropping threads or missing deadlines
• You push back when a customer request does not align with best practices, and you do it in a way that builds trust rather than friction
• You treat every software release like it is going into production tomorrow, because for your customers, it is
• You are comfortable saying "I do not know, but I will find out" and then actually following through with a real answer, not a deflection

The Team You'll Be Part Of

Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.

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.