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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer, Sr. Staff Engineer - **Company:** Synopsys - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $204,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Unix, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Routing, Process Driven Development, Tcl (Programming Language), Physical Design, Cts+ - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18336821/Applications-Engineer-Sr-Staff-Engineer-Texas-Austin ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related with 12+ years of industry experience in semiconductor design, EDA, or physical implementation. * Deep expertise in RTL-to-GDS implementation, including Synthesis, DFT, Floorplanning, Placement and optimization, Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), Routing, Power Optimization, Timing, DFM closure on advanced process nodes. * Proven hands-on experience with Synopsys Fusion Compiler in a production design environment or customer-facing role. * Strong experience driving methodology improvements using AI to achieve aggressive PPA targets on complex designs. * Advanced scripting skills in Tcl, Python, Unix, and Perl for automation, methodology development, and debugging. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, sales teams, and engineering organizations. ## Description We AreSynopsys 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. Sr Staff Application Engineer (Physical Implementation) Join a world-class Applications Engineering team at Synopsys and help shape the future of semiconductor design. We are seeking an experienced Physical Implementation Application Engineer with deep expertise in RTL-to-GDS implementation, synthesis, and place-and-route methodologies. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with leading semiconductor companies, influence product direction, and drive adoption of Synopsys' industry-leading implementation solutions, including Fusion Compiler. What You'll Do * Solve complex PPA (Performance, Power, Area) challenges using Synopsys' latest implementation technologies, including AI/ML-driven implementation, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route (RTL to GDS). * Address advanced low-power design, and early power estimation challenges using state-of-the-art methodologies. * Demonstrate the value of Synopsys solutions by benchmarking against competitive implementation flows and delivering superior results. * Develop, debug, and optimize synthesis and implementation methodologies for advanced semiconductor technologies. * Diagnose design and EDA tool issues, providing actionable solutions that help customers achieve project success. * Translate customer requirements and technical findings into product enhancements, influencing future R&D investments and roadmap decisions. * Drive adoption of new technology features and EDA tool releases, enabling customers to achieve best-in-class PPA results. * Proactively identify customer challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve design productivity and outcomes. * Collaborate closely with Synopsys R&D and product teams to shape next-generation implementation technologies. * Serve as a trusted technical advisor, customer advocate, and Synopsys ambassador in customer engagements. * Deliver training, technical guidance, and methodology expertise to accelerate customer adoption and success. * Contribute to account strategy and planning by leveraging deep understanding of customer design challenges and business objectives. Impact You'll Make * Accelerate customer tapeout schedules by resolving critical implementation bottlenecks that would otherwise delay production by weeks or months * Increase Fusion Compiler adoption and deployment success rates across your accounts, directly contributing to revenue growth and customer retention * Accelerate customer tapeout schedules by resolving critical implementation bottlenecks that would otherwise delay production by weeks or months * Customer success through expert technical guidance and innovative implementation solutions. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex design and tool challenges on mission-critical customer projects. * Partner with R&D to define technical requirements, validate enhancements, and influence product evolution. * Increase Fusion Compiler adoption and deployment success rates across your accounts, directly contributing to revenue growth and customer retention * Work closely with customers and sales teams to address business challenges, expand product adoption, and strengthen long-term partnerships. * Drive competitive displacement by demonstrating superior PPA outcomes and implementation efficiency. * Accelerate adoption of advanced technology nodes and next-generation EDA capabilities. * Strengthen Synopsys' leadership position in physical implementation and semiconductor innovation.