Physical Design Application Engineer

Physical Design Application Engineer Sunnyvale, California, United States 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 12583 Base Salary Range $157000-$235000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 21/08/2025 This position requires access to or use of information, which is subject to export restrictions, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants for this position must be “U.S. Persons” within the meaning of the ITAR. “U.S. Persons” include U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (i.e. 'Green Card Holders'), Political Asylees, Refugees or other protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). This role is required to work onsite in our Sunnyvale CA location. 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 a passionate and experienced engineer with a deep understanding of the RTL to GDSII flow. You thrive on solving complex technical issues and enjoy working closely with customers to enhance their experience with cutting-edge technology. With your strong background in synthesis, physical design, and static timing analysis, you excel in diagnosing and resolving technical challenges. You are an excellent communicator, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your scripting skills in Perl, Tcl, and Python, along with your knowledge of CAD automation methods, make you a valuable asset to any team. You are motivated to work collaboratively with internal teams and customers to drive product adoption and satisfaction. What You’ll Be Doing: Providing technical and engineering insight to support and improve the usability, applicability, and adoption of Synopsys products. Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues on customer installations. Deploying and training customers on new implementations and capabilities. Reviewing and acting upon product feedback and solutions performance from customers and other application partners. Working directly with R&D to develop and implement the technical roadmap, specifications, and validation for improvements and enhancements. Partnering with customer technical managers and Sales to identify business challenges and develop effective technical solutions for new accounts. The Impact You Will Have: Enhancing customer satisfaction by ensuring seamless product deployment and support. Driving product adoption and utilization through effective technical training and support. Contributing to the technical roadmap and product improvements based on customer feedback. Supporting the sales team in acquiring new accounts by providing technical expertise. Improving product performance and reliability through collaborative efforts with R&D. Strengthening customer relationships by addressing and resolving technical challenges promptly. What You’ll Need: 7+ years of RTL to GDSII full flow experience or knowledge. In depth experience debugging complex engineering issues related to STA, DRC/DRV and PPA optimization Exceptional interest and knowledge of Advanced Node & Design methodologies. Proven aptitude and motivation to work with internal and customer groups. Excellent verbal and written presentation/communication skills. Hands-on experience in synthesis, physical design, static timing analysis, equivalence checking, parasitic extraction, DRC/LVS, and power analysis. Knowledge of ASIC implementation domains outside of RTL2GDS including RTL coding, Verification, formal checking is a plus. Good scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl); working knowledge of CAD automation methods. Who You Are: A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment. An excellent communicator with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively. A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail. Customer-focused, with a passion for delivering exceptional service and support. A continuous learner, always seeking to expand your technical knowledge and skills. The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You will be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team of engineers focused on providing exceptional technical support and solutions to our customers. Our team collaborates closely with R&D, Sales, and Customer Success to drive product innovation, adoption, and satisfaction. We value continuous learning, open communication, and a customer-centric approach in everything we do. 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. #LI-LT1 At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

Salary : $157,000 - $235,000