Staff Applications Engineer (SLM Products)

Alternate Job Titles:

• Staff Applications Engineer
• Senior Solutions Engineer
• Silicon Lifecycle Analytics Engineer
• Customer Success Engineer – Semiconductor Analytics
• Technical Support Engineer – SLM Products

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

Our Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) business is at the forefront of building next-generation intelligent in-chip sensors, hardware/software capabilities, and analytics. We deliver the world’s first end-to-end analytics and IP solutions, accelerating integration, optimizing performance, and enhancing reliability for our customers. Synopsys values inclusion and diversity, welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join our mission.

You Are:

You are a dynamic engineering professional with a passion for semiconductor innovation and analytics. With a solid educational foundation in Electrical or Computer Engineering and hands-on experience in product engineering or test diagnostics, you thrive in fast-paced environments that demand agility and continuous learning. Your technical acumen is matched by your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
You bring curiosity and a growth mindset, always seeking to learn about the latest technologies and industry trends. You are self-directed and proactive, taking ownership of challenges and driving them to resolution. You enjoy working closely with customers, understanding their unique needs, and translating those into technical solutions that add real business value. Your commitment to quality, documentation, and process improvement ensures that solutions are robust and scalable.
You value teamwork and diversity, recognizing that the best ideas come from a collaborative and inclusive environment. You are motivated to make a tangible impact—both for customers and within Synopsys—by enabling smarter, more reliable, and higher-performing semiconductor products. If you are hungry for knowledge, excited by technical challenges, and ready to grow your career in a global leader, you will thrive in this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serving as the primary technical interface for Synopsys SLM products, supporting customers throughout pre-sales, evaluation, deployment, and maintenance phases.
• Collaborating with R&D and product teams to investigate and resolve customer requirements and issues, providing timely feedback and solutions.
• Developing and presenting technical solutions, new features, use cases, and best practices to both internal teams and external customers.
• Delivering pre- and post-sales training sessions, ensuring customers and internal teams are equipped to maximize product value.
• Proposing and implementing process improvements for product deployment, documentation, and customer support workflows.
• Creating and maintaining flow tests, automating tasks using software scripting capabilities, and reacting quickly to customer issues to ensure high-quality product releases.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Empowering customers to accelerate product integration, optimize performance, and enhance the reliability of their semiconductor solutions.
• Reducing time-to-market and risk for differentiated products through expert support and innovative analytics.
• Driving continuous improvement in Synopsys SLM products by communicating customer feedback and contributing to product evolution.
• Facilitating knowledge transfer and skill development within customer and internal teams, elevating overall technical competency.
• Enabling customers to leverage end-to-end analytics for smarter decision-making and yield improvements.
• Supporting Synopsys’ leadership in the semiconductor industry by delivering high-quality, customer-centric solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field).
• Strong programming skills in TCL, Perl, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience with Linux and Windows OS environments, including shell scripting.
• Good understanding of product engineering, yield analysis, and/or test diagnosis for logic and memory.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to databases, data integrity, network connections, and disk access.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with global colleagues and customers.
• Proactive problem-solver with a customer-first mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating ambiguity and change in a high-growth environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to delivering quality results on time.
• Passionate about technology, eager to learn, and motivated to make a positive impact.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join an agile, global team of applications engineers, solution architects, and product specialists dedicated to delivering advanced Silicon Lifecycle Analytics solutions. The team works closely with top-tier semiconductor customers, R&D, and product management to ensure the highest quality and innovation in our offerings. Collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing are core to our culture, fostering both individual growth and collective success.

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.