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Senior Staff Emulation Applications Engineer

Synopsys
March 10, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
$157,000 - $235,000 USD yearly
Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior Staff Emulation Applications Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Staff Emulation Applications Engineer at Synopsys will work with a team focused on hardware-assisted verification products. This role drives all aspects of the technology life cycle, from development to customer deployment, enhancing Synopsys' emulation and prototyping solutions.

Experience Level

Senior, with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Collaborating with R&D architects and customers on hardware-assisted verification products.
  • Driving the technology life cycle from development to product sign-off and customer deployment.
  • Defining test strategies to improve usability, quality of results, and interoperability.
  • Becoming an expert in emulation and prototyping methodologies.
  • Interacting with multiple teams to demonstrate the emulation/verification environment.
  • Adopting best practices in the Product Release Cycle.
  • Supporting key ZeBu products in early-stage development.

Requirements

Must-have requirements include:

  • BSEE/MS with 7+ years of related experience.
  • Expertise in emulation and/or prototyping flows and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, and VHDL.
  • Understanding of verification concepts and experience with functional simulators.
  • Experience with scripting languages.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Synopsys tools such as ZeBu, HAPS, VCS, and others is preferred.

Education Requirements

BSEE or MS degree 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: 2026-03-10