Sr Staff Applications Engineer, Simulation & Debug at Synopsys

Learn more about applying for Sr Staff Applications Engineer, Simulation & Debug at Synopsys requirements, reproduce field issues, and influence the product roadmap based on real deployment feedback Develop and optimize automation scripts in Perl, Python, TCL, Shell, and Make to improve customer productivity and streamline verification workflows Interface across global teams including product validation, field applications, and customer engineering to propose solutions and drive product improvements Support customers through technical escalations, providing expertise in System Verilog, SVA, UVM, low power (UPF), and gate-level simulation methodologies The Impact You Will Have Enable customers to close verification faster and reach first-pass silicon success by deploying simulation technology that scales to their toughest designs Influence the VCS and Verdi product roadmap by surfacing real-world customer challenges and competitive gaps that R&D can act on Win competitive deals by proving performance, capacity, and debug superiority in head-to-head benchmarks that matter to customer schedules Accelerate adoption of advanced features like AI-driven productivity tools, formal integration, and next-gen debug capabilities across your customer base Reduce time-to-resolution for critical customer issues, turning escalations into deployments and deployments into long-term partnerships Strengthen Synopsys' position as the verification platform of choice by making customers successful in ways they can measure and defend internally Build institutional knowledge across the global applications team by documenting solutions, sharing best practices, and mentoring peers on complex verification challenges What You'll Need Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering or equivalent, with 5-12 years of hands-on experience in verification or application engineering Deep expertise in simulation technologies, UVM, System Verilog Assertions (SVA), and verification methodologies applied to real designs Strong command of HDL languages including Verilog, VHDL, and System Verilog, with solid understanding of digital design fundamentals Proven experience with gate-level simulation, timing-aware verification, and low power flows using UPF Advanced scripting ability in Perl, Python, TCL, Shell, and Make, with comfort working in UNIX/Linux environments Experience with Synopsys Verdi or similar waveform debug tools is a strong plus, as is knowledge of DPI, C/C++, System C, or functional safety standards Exposure to generative AI technologies or AI-driven EDA workflows is a plus Who You Are You can walk into a customer meeting, listen to a verification problem described in half-formed sentences, and walk out with a clear technical plan and next steps You are the person your team pulls in when a customer issue is stuck, not because you know everything, but because you know how to find the answer and who to ask You manage multiple customer engagements at once without dropping threads, and you do not need reminders to follow up or close the loop You push back when a proposed solution does not fit the customer's actual environment, and you are comfortable saying "that won't work, here's what will" Travel does not faze you, whether it is onsite customer visits, regional workshops, or working across time zones with global R&D and field teams You stay current, not because it is required, but because you are genuinely curious about what is next in verification, AI tooling, and EDA technology The Team You'll Be Part Of Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process. 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.