Staff Application Engineer – Physical Design

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, IP integration, and simulation and analysis, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

Job Description:

Provide advanced technical leadership and customer support for Synopsys Physical Design solutions across advanced technology nodes.

Lead strategic customer engagements, driving technical methodologies, deployment success, and solution adoption for complex implementation challenges.

Take ownership of critical escalations, resolve complex design issues, and influence solution development through close collaboration with R&D teams.

Drive technical campaigns, methodology innovations, benchmarking activities, and best practices across customer programs.

Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping define implementation strategies and achieve optimal PPA and design convergence.

Mentor and guide Application Engineers while contributing to knowledge development and organizational capability growth.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in ASIC Physical Design, Design Implementation, or Application Engineering.
• Deep expertise in advanced Physical Design flows including Floorplanning, Placement, Optimization, CTS, Routing, Timing Closure, Signoff, and Design Convergence.
• Strong hands-on experience with Fusion Compiler, ICC2, and implementation methodologies at advanced technology nodes.
• Proven experience supporting complex customer engagements and driving issue resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of STA, extraction, physical verification, signoff, and methodology development.
• Experience with PrimeTime, StarRC, IC Validator, DSO.ai, or AI-driven implementation technologies.
• Strong scripting capabilities using Tcl, Perl, Python, or Shell.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, technical ownership, or leading major customer initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence customer success, technology adoption, and business growth.