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Principal Engineer - Applications Engineering

Synopsys
May 14, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
EDA Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Principal Engineer - Applications Engineering

Role Summary

Principal Engineer on the Applications Engineering team based in Austin, TX. Responsible for technical customer engagement, product enablement, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and drive adoption.

Posting provides limited detail; the job likely involves customer-facing technical leadership and close work with internal development and sales teams.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal level). Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Posting provides limited detail; typical responsibilities may include:

  • Provide technical support and problem resolution for customers using the company's products.
  • Deliver demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical enablement for customers and partners.
  • Collaborate with product, R&D, and sales teams to triage issues and communicate customer requirements.
  • Create technical documentation, sample workflows, and training materials.
  • Act as a technical advocate during pre-sales and post-sales engagements.

Requirements

Posting does not list explicit requirements; expected must-haves and nice-to-haves are summarized below.

  • Must-have: Significant experience in applications/field engineering or equivalent technical customer-facing engineering roles.
  • Must-have: Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with semiconductor/EDA tools, emulation, or related hardware/software workflows.

Education Requirements

Not 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-05-11