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Synopsys

Applications Engineer, Senior Engineer

Synopsys
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senior full-time $95,000-$142,000 Austin, Texas

First indexed 13 Oct 2026

Description

We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join our team at Synopsys, a leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems. As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will play a critical role in deploying and supporting VCS simulation solutions at customer sites, working closely with design and verification teams to integrate the tool into their existing flows and resolve adoption blockers.

You will diagnose complex simulation mismatches, performance bottlenecks, and verification environment issues using VCS, Verdi, and related debugging infrastructure. Additionally, you will partner with field application engineers and R&D to translate customer pain points into actionable product requirements and validate fixes in real customer environments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading VCS simulation deployments at customer sites
  • Diagnosing complex simulation mismatches and performance bottlenecks
  • Partnering with field application engineers and R&D to drive product improvements
  • Developing automation scripts to streamline customer workflows
  • Supporting customers using advanced verification methodologies

The impact you will have:

  • Enable customer tape outs by resolving critical verification blockers
  • Shape the VCS product roadmap by surfacing real-world deployment challenges
  • Accelerate verification cycles for customers by introducing AI-driven productivity features
  • Strengthen Synopsys' competitive position in the simulation market
  • Improve product quality and robustness by identifying edge cases and usability issues

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's in Electronics or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master's with 3+ years, focused on digital design verification
  • Deep hands-on experience with simulation technologies, including VCS or equivalent commercial simulators
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, SVA, and HDL languages like Verilog and VHDL
  • Proven track record debugging simulation mismatches and verification flow problems
  • Strong scripting skills in Perl, TCL, Shell, and Make
  • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments and version control systems

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/austin/applications-engineer-senior-engineer/44408/101884580800