Staff Applications Engineer: Signoff & Tapeout Expert

Synopsys, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Austin is seeking a Signoff Applications Engineer to deploy and support PrimeTime, RedHawk-SC, and related tools at leading semiconductor customers.

You will diagnose timing, power integrity, and reliability issues across chip, package, and system levels, work directly with design teams, and help shape product direction with real-world feedback. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, readiness to travel to customer sites, and close collaboration with product and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in semiconductor design with STA, timing closure, ECO, or PDN analysis.
• Experience providing signoff support or PDN/power integrity with direct customer interaction.
• Proficiency with Synopsys signoff tools in real design environments.
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl).
• Experience with PDN, advanced node design, or 3DIC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support Synopsys signoff tools at leading semiconductor companies.
• Diagnose and resolve STA, PDN, SI, and reliability signoff challenges.
• Own issues end-to-end and deliver solutions to unblock tapeouts.
• Translate customer pain points into product enhancements.
• Support presales by demonstrating Seascape platform and signoff solutions.
• Build knowledge base of best practices and FAQs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tools and engagement.

Skills

STA timing closure

Power delivery analysis

Customer-facing support

Scripting: Python/Tcl/Perl

Signoff tools expert

Tools

PrimeTime

RedHawk-SC

PrimeClosure

PTECO

Tweaker

StarRC

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. in Austin is seeking a Signoff Applications Engineer to deploy and support PrimeTime, RedHawk-SC, and related tools at leading semiconductor customers.

You will diagnose timing, power integrity, and reliability issues across chip, package, and system levels, work directly with design teams, and help shape product direction with real-world feedback. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, readiness to travel to customer sites, and close collaboration with product and