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Principal Applications Engineer (ASIC/SoC/IP Engineer)

Synopsys Inc
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025
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:

An experienced ASIC/SoC/IP Engineer with a passion for working across various market segments, including AI, Cloud, Networking, and Storage. You have a solid technical background in IC Digital, Mixed Signal, or Analog design and verification, combined with experience in a sales support or direct customer-facing role. Your excellent oral and written communication skills allow you to articulate complex technical solutions effectively. You are self-motivated, organized, and possess strong interpersonal and project management skills. You can work efficiently in a matrix environment and have a strategic perspective on available IP product lines and IP-related services offerings. You thrive in competitive situations, pursuing opportunities with energy and drive, and you can independently resolve a wide range of issues creatively. Ideally, you hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least 15 years of experience or a Master's degree with 11 years of experience. Familiarity with interface and connectivity protocols like SerDes, PCIe, DDR, USB, MIPI, or Ethernet is a plus.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Articulating the business and technical value of our solutions and products to senior managers and technical decision-makers within Synopsys and our customers.
  • Understanding customer requirements and proposing suitable solutions.
  • Positioning our technical solutions in competitive situations.
  • Liaising between our worldwide technical, marketing, and sales leaders.
  • Owning and driving technical solution strategy and design.
  • Supporting sales and BU management in setting negotiation parameters.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Driving customer engagements for multiple IP product lines, ensuring customer-specific feature sets and schedule requirements are met.
  • Collaborating with Sales, R&D, Program Management, and Marketing to deliver winning solutions.
  • Enhancing the usability, applicability, and adoption of Synopsys' products, platforms, and solutions.
  • Providing technical and engineering insight to support customers' chip designs using the Synopsys IP portfolio.
  • Contributing to the success of our customers and the growth of Synopsys' business.
  • Ensuring the successful delivery of complex SoC projects across multiple sites and time zones.

What You’ll Need:

  • Solid technical background in IC Digital, Mixed Signal, or Analog design and verification.
  • Experience in a sales support or direct customer-facing role.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.
  • Experience and understanding of technical requirements and applications for at least one major semiconductor IP product line.

Who You Are:

You are a seasoned professional who understands and applies comprehensive knowledge creatively. You have the ability to network across a broad team, work independently, and resolve issues in creative ways. You possess a strategic perspective on IP product lines and can communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Your passion for technology and commitment to customer success drive you to deliver outstanding solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of a dynamic team that focuses on developing solutions for customer chip designs using the Synopsys IP portfolio. The team collaborates with Sales, R&D, Program Management, and Marketing to ensure the successful delivery of complex SoC projects. Together, you will drive customer engagements and contribute to the continuous technological innovation at Synopsys.

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.

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