Principal Engineer, Applications Engineering

Responsibilities

• Partner with leading customers to develop and implement advanced AI-driven RTL-to-GDS methodologies using Synopsys EDA tools, IPs, and libraries.
• Create and optimize design flows to meet aggressive PPA (performance, power, area) targets for high-frequency cores, automotive, and high-capacity AI/compute designs.
• Enable and deploy solutions leveraging Fusion Compiler, RTL Architect, and AI-based Design Space Optimization engines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers and R&D to drive innovative feature development that addresses real-world design challenges.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior application engineers, providing technical guidance and project management support.
• Deliver technical presentations, application notes, and best practices to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor design or applications engineering.
• Deep understanding of RTL-to-GDSII flows and hands-on experience with backend P&R tools (e.g., Fusion Compiler, ICC2).
• Expertise in physical synthesis, timing closure, clock tree synthesis (CTS), and routing at advanced technology nodes (2nm/3nm/5nm).
• Proficiency in Tcl and Python scripting for automating EDA workflows and optimizing design methodologies.
• Strong technical account management skills and the ability to lead and mentor teams in a high-performance environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

About the Company

Synopsys drives the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content for the Era of Pervasive Intelligence.