Applications Engineer, Principal

Job Description and Requirements
At Synopsys, we have a unique opportunity to join our Application Engineering group. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.
This role will combine the usage of industries latest and best implementation tool. Fusion Compiler, solving top notch critical design challenges of customers , working on latest cutting edge technology nodes , foundries and working towards enhancing QOR metrics to achieve best in class PPA and TAT targets of today's emerging semiconductor technologies.
If you are passionate crafting customer success and interested in building an exciting career working in cutting edge technology with world's largest EDA company, come join us!
Responsibilities:
As Principal Application Engineer (AE) , you will

• Work on latest Synopsys implementation technologies to solve complex PPA challenges faced by Synopsys customers.
• Work on latest technologies augmenting physical design i.e. DSO.ai, Design Dash, TCM etc.
• Work on benchmarks to displace competition implementation solutions.
• Work with customers to develop and debug RTL-GDS implementation methodologies and flows.
• Provide technical solutions by identifying the design and/or EDA tool issues and provide appropriate solution.
• Effectively translate the findings into requirements for R&D to improve both tool behavior with enhancements as adaptive long-term solutions.
• Deploy new technologies on latest EDA versions and enable customers to migrate to newer versions achieving best PPA.
• Come up with proactive understanding of customers pain point and come up with innovative solutions to address the same.
• Closely interacting with Synopsys R&D team and product development team to develop future technologies.
• you to act as customers advocate while talking to inhouse R&D and be a product brand ambassador while engaging with customers.

Skills and Background:

• 15 years of experience in Synthesis and Physical Implementation (RTL to GDS).
• Experience in unsupervised debugging and resolving synth & PnR implementation challenges.
• Good exposure towards methodology changes to achieve targeted PPA metrics for complex designs.
• Proficiency in Synopsys implementation tools is an advantage.
• Good understanding of Static timing Analysis.
• Be self-motivated and dedicated with solid debugging skills.
• Proficiency in scripting (tcl / unix / perl).
• Excellent communication skills including ability to interface with customers and business unit personnel are essential.

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At Synopsys, we're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars , Artificial Intelligence, cloud, 5G , The Internet of Things and list goes on . These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything and we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security.
The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $155,000 - $270,000. In addition, 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 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.
Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.