Staff Applications Engineer ( ASIC, Physical Design, TCL / Python ) at Synopsys

Learn more about applying for Staff Applications Engineer ( ASIC, Physical Design, TCL / Python ) at Synopsys requirements Provide technical guidance on best practices for synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, power optimization, and advanced implementation methodologies Build and maintain automation scripts in TCL to streamline workflows and improve turnaround time for customer engagements Utilize AI-powered tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate issue resolution, and enhance customer support effectiveness Collaborate with internal R&D teams to reproduce customer issues, validate tool behavior, and feed real-world use cases back into product development Present technical solutions and recommendations to senior customer engineers and design leads during critical project phases Work across the full RTL-to-GDS flow, from implementation through signoff and tapeout readiness The Impact You Will Have Enable customers to achieve first-pass silicon success on high-performance chips powering AI, automotive, networking, and mobile applications Improve customer productivity by helping them maximize the value of Fusion Compiler and advanced implementation methodologies Reduce customer tapeout risk by identifying and resolving implementation challenges early in the design cycle Influence Synopsys tool development by bringing real customer pain points and use cases directly to engineering teams Accelerate customer productivity through automation, AI-assisted workflows, and best-practice methodologies that become adopted across their organizations Build long-term technical relationships with leading semiconductor companies in the region, becoming their trusted advisor for implementation and design closure challenges Help shape how advanced-node designs are implemented by solving problems at the edge of what today's tools and methodologies can achieve Strengthen Synopsys's reputation as the partner that shows up when the hard problems need solving What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of hands-on ASIC, physical design, implementation, or CAD engineering experience Direct experience with RTL-to-GDS implementation flows, including synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and physical design optimization Strong working knowledge of Fusion Compiler, ICC2, or equivalent digital implementation tools Understanding of timing, power, congestion, routing, and design closure methodologies Working knowledge of Formality, Prime Time, or related EDA tools is a strong advantage Proficiency in scripting with TCL and Python to automate design tasks and improve workflow efficiency Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm and below) is a strong plus, especially if you have worked through design closure challenges at those nodes Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and automation technologies to improve engineering productivity and problem-solving effectiveness Business-level English proficiency with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and spoken form Willingness to engage directly with customers, including senior engineers and design managers, in both remote and onsite settings Who You Are You can explain a complex timing, congestion, or implementation issue to a customer in two sentences without losing the technical nuance that matters When a customer escalation comes in at 4pm on a Friday, you do not panic, you prioritize, engage the right people, and drive the issue to resolution You do not wait for perfect documentation or complete requirements, you ask the right questions, make reasonable assumptions, and move forward Detail matters to you, whether it is a script that needs to handle edge cases or a customer presentation that has to be technically accurate and clear You continuously look for ways to improve efficiency and know how to leverage AI, automation, and analytics tools to increase productivity and accelerate problem-solving You are comfortable working across time zones and cultures, adjusting your communication style to match the audience without losing clarity You treat customer problems like they are your own, not because it is your job, but because you care about delivering solutions that actually work The Team You'll Be Part Of Join a dynamic team focused on Fusion Compiler deployment, advanced-node implementation, design closure, and achieving best-in-class PPA results. We value collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and helping customers solve their most challenging physical design problems. 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. At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability. At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.