What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer - SPDM position at Synopsys?
We AreSynopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You AreYou are a Principal-level engineer with over a decade spent at the intersection of simulation, data management, and Digital Engineering. You're known as the expert who senior leaders turn to when the stakes are high and the challenges are complex. You can walk into a room of VPs and directors, listen closely, and quickly translate business needs into technical solutions that make sense. You thrive as a trusted advisor, combining strategic perspective with hands-on technical depth-whether you're architecting scalable CAE solutions, mentoring the next generation of engineers, or representing your team on an industry stage. You care about driving real outcomes: better workflows, smarter data, and measurable improvements for your customers. You're motivated by the chance to influence product direction, shape technical roadmaps, and help organizations embed simulation at the heart of their engineering process. At Synopsys, you'll find a place where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your impact is seen across the industry.What You'll Be DoingLeading customer-facing technical engagements from discovery and solution architecture to demonstrations, evaluations, and defining success criteriaArchitecting scalable, differentiated CAE and simulation data management solutions using the Synopsys Simulation & Analysis platformServing as a trusted advisor to key customer accounts, translating business initiatives into simulation-driven Digital Engineering solutionsLeading assessment and consultancy projects that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements for customersEngaging directly with Directors, VPs, and senior stakeholders to define Digital Engineering strategies and roadmapsCollaborating closely with product management and R&D to influence Synopsys product directionMentoring and developing application engineers, driving best practices, technical excellence, and knowledge sharingRepresenting Synopsys externally through conference presentations, industry events, and thought leadership activitiesThe Impact You Will HaveDrive the adoption and scaling of simulation and data management for leading organizationsDeliver tangible productivity and quality improvements that matter to customers' engineering outcomesHelp shape Synopsys product strategy by surfacing real-world needs and technical insights to R&D and product managementStrengthen Synopsys' reputation as a leader in Digital Engineering and simulation-driven innovationAccelerate customers' journey toward simulation-driven Digital Engineering, embedding best practices across industriesMentor and elevate the technical excellence of the Synopsys engineering communityWhat You'll NeedBS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldAt least 10 years of professional experience in CAE, engineering software, or Digital Engineering environmentsDeep expertise in simulation workflows, CAE platforms, and simulation data management (SPDM)Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise-scale engineering solutionsStrong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience engaging senior stakeholdersAbility to work effectively across globally distributed teamsWillingness to travel up to approximately 25-50% as requiredWho You AreYou make complex technical topics clear for both engineers and business leaders, moving easily between big-picture strategy and hands-on solution designYou build trust quickly, listen actively, and translate business challenges into technical roadmaps that workYou're energized by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and raising the bar for your teamYou're comfortable presenting at conferences and industry events, and you use those platforms to drive thought leadership for SynopsysYou thrive in distributed, global teams and can build strong working relationships across time zones and culturesThe Team You'll Be Part OfYour recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.Rewards and BenefitsWe 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.
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.
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