Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - STA

Job Overview

Join Synopsys' Signoff Static Timing Analysis (STA) team as a Senior Staff Engineer in Applications Engineering. In this customer-facing role, you will work with industry-leading tools like PrimeTime, enabling the world's most advanced semiconductor designs.

Responsibilities

• Work with leading semiconductor companies to solve complex timing constraints-related issues
• Provide expert guidance in timing constraints end-to-end and work on the timing closure flow
• Debug critical timing issues, including lint, promote, demote, block2top, setup/hold, clocking, SI, and variability
• Drive adoption of PrimeTime's latest technologies and signoff flows
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to resolve issues and drive enhancements
• Develop reference flows, automation scripts (Tcl/Python), and best practices
• Deliver technical training, workshops, and demos to customers

Requirements

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication or M.Tech in VLSI/Embedded systems/Communication Systems
• Deep hands-on expertise with Synopsys PrimeTime, TCM, or equivalent static timing analysis and constraints tools in production design environments
• Strong command of timing constraints end-to-end, including SDC creation, validation, and debugging across complex hierarchical designs
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage customers, explain technical tradeoffs, and drive issues to resolution
• Experience with RTL-based flows, mode merge, correlation, or high-performance designs like CPU, GPU, or AI/ML chips is beneficial
• Proficiency in Tcl scripting (Python/Perl is a plus)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.