Staff Application Engineer

Alternate Job Titles:

• Transistor-Level Application Engineer
• Custom Circuit Verification Engineer
• STA Applications Specialist
• NanoTime Product Application Engineer

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 motivated, self-driven Application Engineer with a deep passion for custom circuit verification and cutting-edge semiconductor technology. With a robust technical background in transistor-level custom design verification, you excel at understanding circuits at the SPICE netlist level and possess a strong working knowledge of design descriptions in Verilog and System Verilog. Your expertise with Liberty format, including CCS and CCSN, allows you to seamlessly interpret and analyze timing and characterization data. You are deeply familiar with MOSFET transistor-level design and simulation, and thrive in environments that demand both independent problem-solving and collaborative engagement.

Your technical curiosity drives you to stay on top of the latest advancements in static timing analysis (STA) and memory verification, and your experience in memory design enables you to broaden your impact across related tools such as ESPSynopsyss SPICE vs. Verilog verification solution for Memories, Standard Cells, and IO cells. You are a clear and confident communicator, able to articulate complex technical concepts to design teams, management, and customers. You take pride in delivering exceptional customer support, whether through training, tape-out support, or collaborative product enhancement initiatives. Your proactive attitude, resilience in the face of challenges, and commitment to excellence make you a valued partner for both your team and Synopsys customers.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Acting as a primary technical contact for NanoTime, the industrys only transistor-level Static Timing Analysis tool, supporting both pre-sale and post-sale activities.
• Driving product adoption through customer evaluations, demonstrating NanoTimes superiority, and articulating advanced methodologies to design teams and management.
• Providing comprehensive post-sales support, including customer training, tape-out assistance, and troubleshooting complex verification challenges.
• Collaborating with R&D, marketing, and sales teams to relay customer feedback and influence product direction and enhancements.
• Developing technical collateral, such as application notes and best practice guides, to empower customer success and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting advanced collaboration initiatives for continuous improvement of NanoTime and related products.
• Expanding your expertise to support ESP, a verification tool for Memories, Standard Cells, and IO cells, leveraging your knowledge in memory design and verification.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customer adoption and satisfaction by enabling efficient, accurate transistor-level STA using NanoTime.
• Enhance the quality and reliability of customer tape-outs by providing expert support and training.
• Influence the evolution of Synopsys products by channeling real-world customer insights to development teams.
• Empower semiconductor design teams to achieve faster, more precise verification results, reducing time-to-market for innovative products.
• Strengthen Synopsyss reputation as a leader in custom circuit verification and advanced STA solutions.
• Expand Synopsyss reach in memory and standard cell verification through expertise with ESP and related toolsets.

What Youll Need:

• BSEE or equivalent with 6-7 years of experience, or MSEE or equivalent with 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Static Timing Analysis (STA) concepts and Liberty format, including CCS/CCSN.
• Experience with SPICE netlist analysis, transistor-level circuit understanding, and MOSFET simulation.
• Familiarity with memory design and verification methodologies; experience with ESP tool is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL or Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in customer-facing roles.

Who You Are:

• Motivated, self-driven, and passionate about semiconductor technology and custom circuit verification.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective collaborator who thrives in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.

The Team Youll Be A Part Of:

You will join Synopsyss Applications Engineering team in Bangalore, a group of dedicated professionals committed to enabling customer success with industry-leading verification solutions. The team partners closely with users, R&D, marketing, and sales to drive adoption and innovation for NanoTime and related tools. Together, youll help customers achieve robust tape-outs, optimize workflows, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of custom verification technologies.

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.

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.