Solutions Engineering Architect

Job Title

Solutions Engineering Architect

Role Summary

Senior technical architect responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end solutions that combine EDA, IP, and software security technologies to solve complex semiconductor design and verification challenges. The role works directly with customers, product management, R&D, and sales to create proofs-of-concept, guide deployments, and influence product roadmaps.

The position is customer-facing and requires translating business needs into scalable technical architectures, developing reference designs and documentation, and mentoring engineers to ensure successful, maintainable integrations.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 10+ years of experience in semiconductor design, EDA tool flows, or related advanced technology fields.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, solution delivery, and customer enablement.

• Architect and design end-to-end solutions leveraging EDA, IP, and software security technologies for semiconductor design and verification workflows.
• Work with customers to gather requirements, propose tailored solutions, and lead proof-of-concept, deployment, and optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, and sales to incorporate customer feedback into product roadmaps.
• Lead technical workshops, presentations, and deep-dives for customers and internal teams.
• Create reference architectures, best practices, and technical documentation to support adoption and integration.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, promoting continuous learning and technical excellence.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills needed to perform successfully in this role.

• Must-have: 10+ years of experience in semiconductor design, EDA tool flows, or related advanced technology fields.
• Must-have: Proven experience architecting complex systems or solutions, preferably in chip design or software security domains.
• Must-have: Strong proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (examples: Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor) and familiarity with RTL, verification, and physical design methodologies.
• Must-have: Solid understanding of hardware security, IP integration, and advanced SoC architectures.
• Must-have: Experience in customer-facing roles with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience influencing product roadmaps, developing reference architectures, or delivering large-scale customer deployments.

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.