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Synopsys

UCIe Applications Engineering, Sr Staff

Synopsys
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senior full-time Moreira, Porto

First indexed 29 Sept 2026

Description

We currently have an opening for a highly motivated and experienced Applications Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology. As a UCIe Applications Engineering, Sr Staff at Synopsys, you will provide UCIe IP integration guidance to customers throughout their SoC flow and support silicon/system bring-up.

Responsibilities

  • Understand IIP applications on customer-specific SoCs and systems.
  • Keep abreast of the latest ASIC/SoC design flows and EDA tools.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to configure and resolve IIP integration challenges including simulation, synthesis, floorplan, STA, DFT, silicon bring-up, and system integration.
  • Lead customer integration reviews and major SoC milestones.
  • Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex technical challenges.
  • Partner with R&D teams to produce application notes and improve deployment methodologies.
  • Build trusted relationships with customer engineering teams and influence technical implementation decisions.
  • Mentor junior applications engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.
  • Recommend product improvements based on customer deployment experiences.
  • Participate in R&D design reviews to align development with future customer needs.

The Impact You Will Have

  • Drive successful integration and deployment of Synopsys UCIe IP across complex customer ASIC and SoC programs.
  • Build trusted relationships with customer engineering teams through technical leadership and consistent execution.
  • Serve as a trusted technical partner helping customers successfully deploy Synopsys UCIe solutions.
  • Accelerate resolution of complex integration challenges by effectively coordinating with customers and R&D teams.
  • Improve deployment success through technical reviews, best practices, and methodology guidance.
  • Influence product quality and usability through actionable customer feedback.
  • Strengthen the Applications Engineering organization through mentoring and technical leadership.
  • Contribute to long-term customer success as a trusted technical advisor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • Typically requires at least 8 years of design, verification, implementation, validation, or applications engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with ASIC Front-End or Back-End development.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead customer technical discussions and engagements.
  • Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with advanced technology processes (10nm/7nm/5nm/3nm), mixed-signal IP, or circuit design.
  • Domain knowledge in Die-to-Die and PCIe/CXL protocols.
  • Silicon and/or FPGA/hardware debug and troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of advanced EDA tool products and expertise in P&R, Physical Verification, Signal Integrity, or Power Integrity.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/moreira/ucie-applications-engineering-sr-staff/44408/101288479264