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Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer (OPC)

Synopsys
March 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

The role involves supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing as a Staff Engineer in Applications Engineering, focusing on OPC and mask synthesis solutions. The engineer will work closely with customers to provide technical support, consultancy, and training while collaborating with internal teams to drive product success.

Experience Level

Mid-level, with 3+ years of experience in OPC, lithography rule check, patterning applications, or fab lithography processes.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting photolithography process Mask Synthesis tools, including script development and recipe/model creation.
  • Providing technical support and consultancy services to customers.
  • Delivering customer-specific technical trainings for enhanced adoption of Synopsys solutions.
  • Collaborating with external customers on joint projects.
  • Maintaining regular contact with customers to address challenges and support.
  • Interacting with global teams to achieve technical goals.

Requirements

The requirements for this position include:

  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, or other languages, with proficiency in Linux.
  • MS degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in related areas.
  • Fluency in Japanese is a plus; strong English communication skills are required.
  • Experience in delivering customer trainings and support.

Education Requirements

MS degree in a relevant field is required.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-03-24