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# Solutions Engineering Architect

- **Company:** Synopsys
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,000.0 - $311,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Software Requirements Analysis, Static Timing Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Technical Data Management Systems, Verilog, High Performance Computing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Pcb Layout, Physical Design
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18735927/Solutions-Engineering-Architect-California-Sunnyvale

## About the Role

* Bachelor and/or Masters Degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
 * 10+ Years of experience as a design/system/applications engineer.
 * Experience with interface, connectivity and memory protocols such as UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet; HBM and LPDDR.
 * Familiarity with state-of-art SoC design implementation:
 + RTL design and verification using Verilog or SystemVerilog
 + Synthesis and static timing analysis, physical design flow, testbench creation and simulation, some familiarity with analog/mixed-signal design and verification flows.
 * Familiarity with high-speed PCB layout, signal integrity, assembly and manufacturing, and Signal Integrity (SI).
 * Working knowledge of using lab equipment including high speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers and traffic generators.
 * Strong technical communication and organizational skills:
 + Ability to understand and present complex technical requirements, problems, and solutions concisely in verbal and written communications
 + Ability to analyze, summarize and generate status updates from technical data
 + Ability to organize, conduct and coordinate meetings involving multiple teams internal and external
 * Prior experience in selecting, using, designing, or supporting internal or external IP
 * Prior experience in an application engineering or another direct customer facing role

## Description

A dynamic and knowledgeable Systems Engineer interested in partnering with leading High Performance Computing (HPC) companies to understand their next generation system requirements and architect solutions using Synopsys' state-of-the-art IP. You are interested in influencing the direction of Synopsys' state-of-the-art IP. You have exceptional technical and interpersonal skills, enjoy interacting with customers and guiding them to success.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Engage directly with Customers Architects and SoC Leads to gather requirements, understand needs and translate them into compelling technical solutions that address their system problem.
 * Specify architectures that integrate the IP blocks into SoC subsystems.
 * Drive customer success from IP evaluation, kick-off, integration to tape-out and silicon bring-up.
 * Develop technical collateral including architecture diagrams, design specifications, applications notes, white papers and other technical documents to help the presales process.
 * Understand customers target sectors, analyze and prioritize customer design requirements, and provide feedback to the Marketing and Design team.
 * Travel (~ 15-30%) to visit customer, sales, and engineering locations.

The Impact You Will Have

 * Drive and assist the sales team to secure key designs with Synopsys IP
 * Differentiate IP offering by using deep understanding of customer ASIC/SoC system architecture and requirements to develop solutions that make effective use Synopsys IP, Subsystems and Services
 * Help to define the next generation IP products working closely with Product Management and Design Engineering teams.
 * Provide technical training to FAE's, and key customers on IP products.