# Staff Application Engineer (Backend) **Company**: Synopsys **Location**: Bengaluru **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: staff **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Ticker**: SNPS **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2303478 **Apply**: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/bengaluru/staff-application-engineer-backend/44408/92463617216 **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_82b664ed-78c ## Description ## Overview Our Hardware Engineers at Synopsys are responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. They work on intricate tasks such as chip architecture, circuit design, and verification to ensure the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor products. These engineers play a crucial role in advancing technology and enabling innovations in various industries. ## Job Description ### Category Engineering ### Hire Type Employee ### Job ID 16005 ### Remote Eligible No ### Date Posted 03/05/2026 ## We Are: 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. ## You Are: You are an accomplished and forward-thinking engineering professional with a deep passion for the intersection of artificial intelligence and semiconductor design. Your expertise spans RTL-to-GDSII flows, and you have hands-on experience with industry-leading EDA tools, especially those driving the next generation of AI and high-performance compute silicon. You are highly analytical, able to dissect complex design challenges and architect robust, scalable solutions that address both immediate and future technology needs. You thrive in customer-facing roles, translating requirements into actionable methodologies and championing innovation every step of the way. ## What You’ll Be Doing: - Partnering with leading customers to develop and implement advanced AI-driven RTL-to-GDS methodologies using Synopsys EDA tools, IPs, and libraries. - Creating and optimizing design flows and solutions to meet aggressive PPA (performance, power, area) targets for high-frequency cores, automotive, and high-capacity AI/compute designs. - Enabling and deploying flows/solutions leveraging Synopsys offerings such as Fusion Compiler, RTL Architect, and AI-based Design Space Optimization engines, utilizing Tcl/Python scripting for automation. - Collaborating cross-functionally with customers, R&D, and internal teams to drive innovative solution and feature development that anticipates and addresses real-world design challenges. - Leading and mentoring a team of junior application engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and project management support to ensure successful execution of deliverables. - Delivering technical presentations, application notes, and best practices to both internal and external stakeholders, supporting knowledge-sharing and customer enablement. ## The Impact You Will Have: - Accelerate customer adoption of next-generation AI-driven design methodologies, empowering them to achieve breakthrough silicon results. - Shape Synopsys’ technology direction by providing valuable field insights and partnering with R&D on new feature development. - Reduce time-to-market and improve competitiveness for customers through innovative flow optimization and automation. - Drive Synopsys’ leadership in AI-powered EDA solutions, further differentiating our offerings in a competitive market. - Elevate the technical capabilities of the application engineering team through mentorship and cross-training. - Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through proactive engagement, expert troubleshooting, and tailored technical support. ## What You’ll Need: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 + years of relevant experience. - Deep understanding of RTL-to-GDSII flows and hands-on experience with backend P&R tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2, or similar). - Expertise in physical synthesis, timing closure, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing at advanced technology nodes. - Proficiency in Tcl and Python scripting for automating EDA workflows and optimizing design methodologies. - Strong technical account management skills and a proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a high-performance environment. - Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, and customer interaction skills. ## Who You Are: - Collaborative and empathetic leader, skilled at building relationships and enabling the success of others. - Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. - Adaptable and resilient in the face of evolving customer requirements and technology landscapes. - Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects and priorities with poise. - Driven by curiosity and a desire to innovate at the forefront of AI and semiconductor design. ## The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You’ll join a dynamic and diverse Application Engineering team at Synopsys Bangalore, dedicated to driving customer success and innovation in AI-enabled design automation. The team partners closely with global customers, R&D, and product management to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for the most advanced silicon on the planet. With a culture rooted in collaboration, technical excellence, and mentorship, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, learn, and contribute to the next wave of EDA innovation. ## Rewards and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process. ## Benefits At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves. Visit Benefits Page - ### Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family. - ### Time Away In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs. - ### Family Support Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more. - ### ESPP Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back. - ### Retirement Plans Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country. - ### Compensation Competitive salaries. \*\* Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm ## Skills ### Required - RTL-to-GDSII flows - industry-leading EDA tools - physical synthesis - timing closure - clock tree synthesis (CTS) - routing at advanced technology nodes - Tcl and Python scripting - backend P&R tools - Fusion Compiler - ICC2