Junior Field Applications Engineer, ASIC Design

Job Title

Junior Field Applications Engineer, ASIC Design

Role Summary

Provide technical support to customer ASIC design teams using Synopsys physical design tools. Troubleshoot customer flows, reproduce and isolate issues, and work with product/R&D teams to deliver fixes or workarounds that keep tapeout schedules on track.

Part of the Silicon Design & Verification Applications Engineering team; the role is customer-facing and involves documentation, deployments, and internal collaboration.

Experience Level

Entry-level - early career (typically 0–3 years). The role expects around 6–12 months of internship or contractor experience in semiconductor or EDA environments.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include customer support, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing.

• Provide technical support for Synopsys Physical Design tool flows during ASIC development.
• Analyze design data, tool logs, and flow configurations to isolate root causes.
• Reproduce issues, suggest workarounds, and escalate bugs to product engineering and R&D.
• Respond to customer requests during critical schedules to keep projects on track.
• Participate in deployments and training; document issues and solutions for internal knowledge bases.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve tools and reference flows based on customer feedback.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience; nice-to-have items noted.

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of internship or contractor experience in a semiconductor or EDA environment (global or multinational company preferred).
• Solid understanding of physical design flow: placement, routing, timing, and basic optimization techniques.
• Strong foundation in digital circuits and ASIC design flow from RTL to GDSII (technical competence expected; degree details listed below).
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and basic scripting for automation and debugging.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer interactions and technical documentation.
• Ability to reproduce issues from vague descriptions, analyze logs, and manage multiple support cases.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for customer visits, training, and onsite support.
• Nice-to-have: experience with Synopsys tools such as Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler II, PrimeTime, or StarRC.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field is specified.

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.