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    Synopsys

    Semiconductor Design

    Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer-18749

    Seongnam-si, SloveniaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2d ago
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    Job description

    General Information

    Job Title
    Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer
    Job ID
    18749
    Country
    Korea, Republic of
    City
    Seongnam-si
    Date Posted
    09-Sep-2026
    Job Category
    Engineering
    Job Subcategory
    Applications Engineering
    Hire Type
    Employee
    Remote Eligible
    No

    Descriptions & Requirements

    Job Description and Requirements

    We Are

    Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. 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.

    Description

    As Corporate Applications Engineer for Mask Synthesis, you will be the primary technical contact for customers, supporting Proteus OPC & ILT, RET tool.

    The simulator covers a wide range of applications in optical, immersion, extreme ultraviolet (EUV), and electron beam (e-beam) lithography, allowing for precise verification & process margin validation and

    thorough focus & dose analysis of overall optical & resist proximity effects.

    Further, as the product expert you will work with PE, R&D in Europe/US, sales, and our customers to help drive the development and acceptance of our products.

    Duties include both pre-sales and post-sales activities such as technical support of the product, testing, example creation, benchmarking, technical training, and onsite evaluation support.

    At customers and within Synopsys departments the candidate will also interface and support various engineers for mask synthesis working on Lithography Proximity Correction.

    Minimum Requirements

    The candidate holds an advanced degree (Master or PhD) in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering.

    Hands-on in computer skills, including Windows, Linux, scripting (e.g. TCL, Python, Perl) and programming skills. Experience with MATLAB or TCL is an advantage.

    Excellent communication and organizational skills are required to handle customer projects proactively and support request efficiently.

    Strong desire and ability to work on new topics to overcome future lithographic challenges in semiconductor industry.

    Successful candidate has high self-motivation and can work independently without day-to-day supervision.

    Strong networking tasks with internal teams or external customers or cross functional projects demand good verbal and written English skills.

    Excellent problem-solving skills.

    Preferred Requirements 

    The position requires at least 3+ years experiences with advanced patterning and/or mask fabrication techniques as well as a good background in general semiconductor manufacturing technology.

    Knowledge of lithography Mask synthesis (OPC, RET & LRC) and/or Lithography simulation is desired.

    Experience with photolithography theory including optics, mask or wafer topographic EMF modeling or resist modeling is a strong advantage.

    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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Synopsys

    Synopsys is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP.

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    Industry
    Semiconductor Design
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