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Digital Design Verification – Application Engineer

Synopsys
February 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

The Digital Design Verification Application Engineer role focuses on supporting customers in the critical stage of chip development through strong technical verification and pre-sales engagement.

Experience Level

Mid-level; typically requires 8–13 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

The Engineer will engage directly with customers and collaborate with different teams. Key responsibilities include:

  • Engaging directly with customers to understand their verification needs.
  • Supporting pre-sales activities: demos, technical evaluations, benchmarks, and methodology guidance.
  • Improving customer verification flows and testbench architectures.
  • Debugging RTL/gate-level simulation issues and SystemVerilog/UVM environments.
  • Analyzing functional and code coverage.
  • Developing and debugging SystemVerilog assertions.
  • Collaborating with Sales to grow adoption and identify new opportunities.
  • Acting as the technical voice of the customer to R&D.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to possess the following:

  • Strong knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog, UVM, coverage, and assertions.
  • Experience in customer interaction, pre-sales, or technical support is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Flexibility to travel to customer sites, typically one or two days per week.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


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: 2026-02-04