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PNR Applications Engineer, Staff

Synopsys
March 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$129,000 - $193,000 USD yearly
Level - Senior

Role Summary

The PNR Applications Engineer, Staff at Synopsys plays a critical role in supporting the sales and adoption of Synopsys products, helping customers achieve improvements in performance, cost, and development time for high-performance silicon chip projects.

Experience Level

Senior, preferably with 5+ years of experience for MSEE holders or 7+ years for BSEE holders.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

  • Support the sale and adoption of Synopsys products.
  • Aid customers in achieving performance improvements.
  • Utilize ASIC design experience and industry-standard tools.
  • Facilitate the development process for advanced silicon chips.

Requirements

Must-have skills include:

  • ASIC design implementation experience with industry-standard tools (Placement, Optimization, CTS, Routing).
  • Experience or knowledge in RTL to GDSII full flow.
  • Familiarity with advanced node and design methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of Synopsys backend tools, including Static Timing Analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize customer issues effectively.

Nice-to-have skills include:

  • Experience with Clock Tree Synthesis methodologies.
  • Knowledge of front end synthesis and STA tools.

Education Requirements

BSEE or equivalent required; MSEE or equivalent preferred.


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: 2026-03-09