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Synopsys

Principal Applications Engineer

Synopsys
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senior full-time $184000-$276000 Sunnyvale, California

First indexed 13 Oct 2026

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Applications Engineer to join our team. As a trusted advisor for our Interface IP customers, you will provide technical guidance through IP usage, configuration, and addressing integration challenges.

You will support customers in feature-specific requirement assessment and integration into the complex ecosystem, assist with silicon/system bring-up and debugging of critical issues, and collaborate with internal teams to enable and deliver tailored solutions to customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as a trusted advisor for Interface IP customers
  • Supporting customers in feature-specific requirement assessment and integration
  • Assisting with silicon/system bring-up and debugging of critical issues
  • Collaborating with internal teams to enable and deliver tailored solutions
  • Staying updated with the latest industry specifications and applications
  • Participating in occasional travel to support customer engagements and silicon bring-up activities

The impact you will have:

  • Enhance the usability and adoption of Synopsys' Interface IP products
  • Facilitate successful integration of IP into customer designs
  • Improve customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues efficiently
  • Drive innovation by working with cutting-edge technologies and industry specifications
  • Strengthen Synopsys' market position through successful customer engagements and support

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar with a focus on VLSI design
  • At least 10 years of design, verification, or application engineering experience
  • Proficiency in RTL coding using Verilog/VHDL
  • Experience with high-speed protocols such as Ethernet or PCIe
  • Hands-on experience with simulation, synthesis, and static timing analysis (STA)
  • Familiarity with UNIX environments and ASIC/SoC tape-out processes
  • Knowledge of CDC, RDC, Lint, DFT, STA, and LEC is a plus

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/sunnyvale/principal-applications-engineer-18885/44408/101890608080