Lead Product Specialist

Requisition #: 17266

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Summary / Role Purpose

The Lead Product Specialist leads a team of product specialists working closely with Application Engineers, Product Managers, and product developers to drive product development and provide expert help in deployment of complex advanced features. The Lead Product Specialist uses advanced technical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex issues, ensure product quality, shape direction of new product features.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Define complete requirement specification for a complex feature within the tool
• Collaborate with world-wide team of field application engineers to converge on requirement specifications representing multiple customers
• Work independently and as a member of a team and motivate others
• Regional subject matter expert in at least one product area
• Develop training/educational material for customers
• Be a mentor for junior levels
• Provide neat, accurate, and thorough work in a timely manner
• Complete assignments without specific directions, recognize problems, and apply or suggest viable solutions

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8 years’ experience, MS with 6 years’ experience, or PhD with 3 years’ experience
• Significant commercial experience in EDA software product engineering
• Proven track record of crafting robust and efficient code
• Solid TCL, Python programming skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent technical knowledge and experience with Ansys Electronics tools for electronic and systems design specializing in SI/PI and RF.
• Experience leading projects and delivering high-quality support for a large-scale commercial software
• Ability to translate business needs into development plans
• Ability to overcome obstacles and drive projects to completion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies, and to mentor junior engineers