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From the employer's careers site First seen 30 Oct 2026

Applications Engineer - Staff

Synopsys Sunnyvale, California On-site staff full-time

Salary

$129000-$193000 per year

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Description

You are a passionate engineering professional with a deep expertise in high-frequency electromagnetics and a drive to solve complex real-world problems.

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provide advanced technical support and guidance to customers using Ansys electromagnetics simulation tools, ensuring high-quality, timely solutions.
  • Engage proactively with key accounts to deliver comprehensive electromagnetic solutions tailored to customer design workflows and business needs.
  • Conduct intermediate and advanced training sessions, webinars, and presentations for customers and internal teams.
  • Scope, plan, and deliver professional services projects, collaborating with cross-functional application engineering teams.
  • Gather and analyze customer requirements, working closely with product development to enhance Ansys software capabilities.
  • Test and validate new software releases on industrial problems, providing feedback and driving product improvements.
  • Participate in internal initiatives to share best practices and foster knowledge exchange within and across disciplines.
  • Travel up to 25% to support customer engagements, training, and project delivery.
  • This position is required to be on site in the office in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Accelerate customer success by enabling seamless integration of Ansys solutions into their design workflows.
  • Drive adoption of advanced simulation technologies, helping customers solve critical engineering challenges.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional technical support and consultative services.
  • Influence product development by translating customer feedback into innovative new features and capabilities.
  • Elevate Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner in the engineering and semiconductor industry.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement, sharing expertise and best practices with peers.
  • Support business growth through impactful pre-sales technical engagement and solution delivery.

What You'll Need:

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (with emphasis on high-frequency electromagnetics) or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering software environment, with hands-on use of ANSYS or similar CAE/CAD/EDA tools.
  • Expertise in signal and power integrity simulation analysis, including cross-talk analysis, impedance simulations, and eye diagram analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of circuit-level and timing analysis for signal integrity applications and compliance standards.
  • Experience with package, PCB, and connector design processes, and familiarity with EDA tools.
  • Fundamental understanding of microwave and antenna concepts, including S-parameters, wave propagation, and scattering analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct training, deliver presentations, and facilitate webinars for technical audiences.

Skills

Required

  • high-frequency electromagnetics
  • Ansys electromagnetics simulation tools
  • signal and power integrity simulation analysis
  • circuit-level and timing analysis
  • EDA tools
  • microwave and antenna concepts

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/sunnyvale/applications-engineer-staff/44408/102570969840

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