Principal Applications Engineer STA

Company: Synopsys, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

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:You are a seasoned professional with a strong background in Static Timing Analysis (STA) and Synopsys Design Constraints (SDC). Your expertise in RTL and System Verilog, along with your proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Tcl, or Python, makes you stand out. You have a deep understanding of front-end EDA design methodologies and experience with logic synthesis tools. Your prior experience with SDC tools and RTL simulation is a significant plus. You are an excellent communicator, capable of producing detailed product requirement documents, and you have a knack for translating customer needs into actionable insights for our R&D team. With a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and over 10 years of experience in STA/Synthesis/Front-End Flows, you are ready to take on a leadership role and drive innovation at Synopsys.What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborating with customers to ensure our SDC Constraints solution meets their expectations.
• Developing and integrating design methodologies with other Synopsys products.
• Tracking customer engagements and communicating status with Marketing and Upper Management.
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations to customers and Field Application Engineers (FAEs).
• Creating customer training material related to our SDC Constraints solution.
• Routinely meeting with customers to understand their key priorities and communicating these internally.
• Providing technical direction to our R&D team and championing key customer requests.The Impact You Will Have:
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by ensuring our solutions meet their needs and expectations.
  • Driving the integration of our SDC Constraints solution with other Synopsys products, enhancing overall product offerings.
  • Improving communication and collaboration between customers, marketing, and upper management.
  • Empowering customers and FAEs with comprehensive technical knowledge through effective presentations and training materials.
  • Influencing product development by providing valuable insights and priorities from customer feedback.
  • Ensuring the continuous improvement and innovation of our SDC Constraints solution.What You'll Need:
    • Proficiency with STA, SDC.
    • Proficiency with RTL, System Verilog.
    • Strong understanding of front-end EDA design methodologies.
    • Strong Perl, Tcl, or Python scripting skills.
    • Prior experience with logic synthesis tools.
    • Prior experience using or supporting SDC tools (a significant plus).
    • Prior experience with RTL simulation and SVA (a plus).
    • Sound communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Ability to produce detailed product requirement documents.
    • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of experience in STA/Synthesis/Front-End Flows.Who You Are:You are a highly skilled and experienced engineer with a passion for technology and innovation. You possess excellent problem-solving abilities and have a customer-centric mindset. You are a great communicator and collaborator, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams. Your ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights makes you a valuable asset to the team.The Team You will be a part Of:You will be part of the industry-----s leading SDC Management product engineering team. This team focuses on developing and enhancing our SDC Constraints solution, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and performance. You will work alongside talented engineers and collaborate with various departments to drive innovation and customer satisfaction.
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