Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

You will be joining Synopsys, the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.

As an Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer, you will lead technical engagements throughout the sales cycle, working directly with semiconductor and electronics packaging engineers to understand their design problems and configure simulation solutions using Ansys tools.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading technical engagements throughout the sales cycle, from discovery calls to live demos
• Working directly with semiconductor and electronics packaging engineers to understand their design problems
• Configuring, scripting, and deploying simulation solutions using Ansys tools
• Building Python-based automation scripts and custom workflows using Ansys APIs
• Collaborating with Ansys product teams to translate customer feedback into feature requests
• Delivering consulting services and training sessions to help customers get value from day one
• Supporting field marketing efforts by authoring technical content and presenting at industry conferences

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, including:

• Helping customers close design cycles faster with simulation workflows that work in their environment
• Enabling sales teams to win competitive opportunities with solutions that address specific customer failure modes
• Influencing product teams to build features that matter through customer requirements and testing
• Increasing trust in simulation among engineers at semiconductor and electronics companies
• Expanding Synopsys' footprint in electronics packaging and semiconductor reliability

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in an engineering software environment, or MS with 3+ years, or PhD with industry exposure to structural, thermal, or reliability simulation
• Deep subject matter expertise in structural mechanics applied to electronics or semiconductor domains
• Hands-on experience with Ansys software or other commercial CAE tools
• Strong Python scripting skills with demonstrated experience building automation workflows
• Ability to diagnose complex simulation problems and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time for customer meetings and industry events

In return, we offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.