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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineering, Director - **Company:** Synopsys - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Salary:** $214,000.0 - $322,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, PCI Express, SystemVerilog, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Backend, Front End Software Development - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2fd372b1a1013148 ## About the Role * Bachelor's orMaster'sdegree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 20+ years of experience in SoC/ASIC development, applications engineering, design, verification, or silicon/IP bring-up;witha track recordof customer-facing technical leadership. * Strong project/program management skills with a focus on execution and problem-solving: build and drive plans, manage risks/dependencies, lead escalations, and communicate clearly with internal and external executives. * Provenpeopleleadership: set team vision and operating rhythm; hire, coach, and develop an inclusive, high-performing team; drive execution across multiple customer programs. * Experience with high-speed protocols such asPCIe,Ethernet; Experience with High-Speed SerDes developmentor supportis a plus. * Technical depth in at least one domain: Front-End (RTL/SystemVerilog, CDC/RDC, lint, verification) and/or Back-End (synthesis, STA, place & route, signoff), or Analog/Mixed-Signal design and integration. * Strong understanding of SoC tape-out flows and milestones (integration, verification signoff, timing closure, and handoff), and experience supporting customers through critical tape-out schedules., * Creative and results-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. * Ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver solutions to customers. * Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer engagements. ## Description * Define and standardize best practices for pre-silicon integration reviews, signoff checklists, and milestone-based customer engagement to improve predictability and quality. * Lead AI initiatives to define and implement an AI-empowered flow that accelerates pre-silicon IP integration, debug, and customer engagement processes. * Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and feedback loops to improve product quality, documentation, collateral, and enablement based on field learnings. * Track and report on key metrics (e.g., milestone health, issue trends, response times, customer satisfaction) and continuouslyimprovingteam processes. * Stay current on relevant standards and market trends (e.g., PCIe, SERDES and related ecosystem requirements) and translate them into team readiness and customer guidance. * Travel occasionally to support strategic customer engagements, executive reviews, and critical milestones., * Enhancing the usability and adoption of Synopsys' Interface IP products by providing expert technical support. * Facilitating successful integration of IP into customer designs, contributing to their product development timelines. * Improving customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues efficiently and effectively. * Driving innovation by working withcutting-edgetechnologies and industry specifications. * Strengthening Synopsys' market position through successful customer engagements and support. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)