Sr Director, Applications Engineering

You will lead the worldwide Physical Verification applications engineering function with full responsibility for technical strategy and revenue performance.

Job Summary

You have built your career leading global technical sales organizations where Physical Verification expertise translates directly into revenue performance and market share gains. You bring the technical credibility to engage senior design teams and the business acumen to turn those relationships into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the worldwide Physical Verification field applications engineering organization, establishing technical and commercial strategies across all geographic regions
• Drive achievement of annual revenue targets through strategic pipeline development, account planning, and disciplined sales execution
• Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers at semiconductor companies, foundries, and design organizations
• Develop and implement competitive displacement initiatives that leverage the full Synopsys portfolio to capture market share from established competitors
• Serve as the primary conduit between field operations and product development, providing structured customer feedback to inform Physical Verification product roadmap priorities
• Build organizational capability through strategic hiring, professional development, and talent retention across a global team structure
• Collaborate with sales leadership to optimize resource allocation and ensure alignment between technical capabilities and high-value business opportunities

The Impact You Will Have

• You will directly influence Synopsys' competitive position in Physical Verification, a strategically important and highly competitive segment of the EDA market
• Your organization's technical capabilities and customer relationships will be determining factors in customer platform decisions at critical evaluation points
• The competitive programs you establish will systematically shift market share in accounts where competitors maintain established positions
• Your contributions to product strategy will ensure that development investments align with validated market requirements and competitive differentiation opportunities
• Your ability to position integrated Synopsys solutions will expand deal value and deepen strategic customer partnerships
• The revenue performance you deliver will enable continued investment in Physical Verification capabilities and strengthen market leadership

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor or EDA industries, with demonstrated expertise in Physical Verification technologies including DRC, LVS, fill, and signoff methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Proven track record leading global technical sales or applications engineering organizations with direct revenue accountability
• Demonstrated success managing geographically distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones
• Established relationships with senior technical and business decision-makers at semiconductor companies, foundries, or fabless design organizations
• Track record of executing successful competitive displacement strategies and achieving measurable market share growth in mature markets
• Ability to travel up to 40% to support customer engagements, team development, and strategic account activities