Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer

Synopsys
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$184,000.0 - $276,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Emulators Formal Verification Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Description Language Verification and Validation (Software) SystemVerilog Verilog VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) Application Specific Integrated Circuits Programming Languages

Job description

You are a seasoned professional with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a drive to solve complex technical challenges. With over 8 years of experience in IC design, verification, emulation, or FPGA prototyping, you have a deep understanding of ASIC design verification methodologies and are proficient with HDLs such as Verilog and VHDL. Your skillset extends to HVLs like SystemVerilog and you have a working knowledge of C/C++. You possess excellent problem-solving skills and can analyze and resolve intricate design verification and software validation issues. Your strong communication abilities enable you to work effectively with customers, sales, marketing, and R&D teams, ensuring the successful deployment and evaluation of Synopsys’ emulation solutions. What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deploying and evaluating Synopsys’ emulation solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Collaborating closely with customers to resolve complex technical issues related to ASIC/SoC designs.
  • Providing pre-sales evaluations and post-sales support to ensure customer success.
  • Developing technical collaterals to assist in the adoption of Synopsys products.
  • Working with sales, marketing, and R&D teams to align on customer requirements and product enhancements.
  • Continuously learning and staying updated with state-of-the-art verification flows from Synopsys.

The Impact You Will Have

  • Enabling customers to successfully deploy and utilize Synopsys’ emulation solutions.
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues efficiently.
  • Driving the adoption of Synopsys’ industry-leading verification solutions.
  • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge ASIC/SoC designs.
  • Supporting sales efforts by providing technical expertise during pre-sales evaluations.
  • Shaping product enhancements based on customer feedback and market needs.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in IC design, verification, emulation, or FPGA prototyping.
  • Strong knowledge of ASIC design verification methodologies.
  • Proficiency in HDLs (Verilog/VHDL) and HVLs (SystemVerilog).
  • Familiarity with C/C++ programming languages.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Who You Are

  • A team player who collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for technology.
  • An excellent communicator who can convey complex technical information clearly.
  • A problem solver who thrives on tackling challenging technical issues.
  • A continuous learner who stays updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Benefits & conditions

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Sunnyvale, CA 94085 $184,000 - $276,000 a year

About the company

Synopsys 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.

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