Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

Job Title

Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

Role Summary

Provide application engineering support for Synopsys' CSG group, focusing on frontend synthesis and backend physical design to help customers achieve first‑time‑right silicon and improved design productivity.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 12+ years of direct hands-on design experience (the posting also references 5+ years in a separate context).

Responsibilities

Primary technical and customer-facing responsibilities:

• Work on frontend synthesis and backend physical design tasks and workflows.
• Use place-and-route tools such as IC Compiler I/II, Fusion Compiler, or equivalent PnR tools.
• Apply knowledge of advanced process nodes, physical design and low-power methodologies to customer designs.
• Develop automation and flows using scripting to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal product teams and external customers; communicate technical findings to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving design processes and Synopsys product offerings.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional attributes:

• Proficiency in backend physical design; frontend synthesis experience is optional but beneficial.
• Experience with PnR tools such as IC Compiler I/II, Fusion Compiler, or competitive EDA tools.
• Solid scripting skills (examples referenced: Perl, TCL) to automate flows and analyses.
• Familiarity with advanced nodes and low-power design methodologies.
• Business-level English and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

The posting requests a BS or MS degree and specifies 12+ years of direct hands-on design experience. No specific field(s) of study or certifications are listed; the text also contains a separate reference to 5+ years of experience in another paragraph.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.