At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.
Our Silicon IP business is all about integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP—predesigned blocks of logic, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors. All to help customers integrate more capabilities. Meet unique performance, power, and size requirements of their target applications. And get differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk.
Applications Engineer
This position requires a highly motivated and experienced individual to work with Synopsys’ customers on integrating leading edge Interface IP (IIP) into their ASIC SoC/systems for next generation products. IIP include PCIe4/5/6, Ethernet 1G~100G, and high speed SerDes up to 224G.  
 
The position offers opportunities to work on Synopsys IIP and the latest industry specifications/applications on various hot market segments. The position will provide IIP integration guidance to customers throughout their SoC flow to resolve technical challenges, perform integration reviews at key milestones and support silicon/system bring-up. Some travels will be required.
 
Responsibilities Include

 Understand IIP applications on customer specific SoC and systemsKeep abreast of the latest ASIC/SoC design flows and EDA toolsProvide expert advice and support to configure and resolve IIP integration challenges including simulation, synthesis, floorplan, STA, DFT, silicon bring-up, etc.Provide integration training and recommendation to customersConduct integration reviews on customers’ major SoC milestonesProvide feedback to Synopsys R&D for continuous IIP product improvementsProvide pre-sale support on IIP evaluations and support conference demosParticipate in R&D design reviews to align development with future customer needs Collaborate with R&D to produce application notes on advance topics 
Key Qualifications
 Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Computer Science, or related fieldsTypically requires at least 5 years of design, verification, or applications experienceDesign or verification experience with RTL coding in VerilogHands-on experience on simulation, synthesis, STA, and LECExperienced with UNIX or LinuxCreative and results oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrentlyStrong verbal and written communication skills in EnglishWork well with others and ability to interact with customersAttention to detail and high degree of self-motivationStrong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skillsOccasional travelPreferred ExperienceExperience with scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python, etc.)Silicon debug and FPGA/hardware troubleshooting skills.Experienced with ASIC/SoC tape-out from concept to full production.Domain knowledge in SerDes PHY and PCIe protocol are highly desirableExperience on CDC, RDC, Lint, DFT, STA, and LEC will be a plusInclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.