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    Synopsys

    Semiconductor Design

    Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer-18808

    Sunnyvale, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experience$157k – $235k / yearPosted Yesterday
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    General Information

    Job Title
    Senior UCIe Applications Engineer-18808
    Job ID
    18808
    City
    Sunnyvale
    State/Province
    California
    Date Posted
    13-Sep-2026
    Job Category
    Engineering
    Job Subcategory
    Applications Engineering
    Hire Type
    Employee
    Remote Eligible
    No
    Base Salary Range: $157000 - $235000

    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.

    You Are:

    You are an experienced Applications Engineer who brings deep technical credibility, strong customer instincts, and the ability to lead through complexity. With experience in design, verification, implementation, validation, or applications engineering, you have built strong expertise in ASIC Front-End or Back-End development and know how to guide customers through demanding integration challenges.

    You combine analytical rigor, sound technical judgment, and clear communication to help customers move faster and make better engineering decisions. You are comfortable leading technical engagements independently, building trust with engineering teams, and partnering across functions to solve difficult problems.

    You are excited about working with Synopsys’ UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) IP and the latest industry specifications across a range of market segments. In this role, you will help customers integrate UCIe IP throughout the SoC flow and support silicon and system bring-up. Some travel is required.

    Open to candidates based near any Synopsys office in North America

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    • Understand IIP applications within customer-specific SoCs and systems, and provide expert guidance to configure, integrate, and resolve challenges across simulation, synthesis, floor planning, STA, DFT, silicon bring-up, and system integration
    • Lead customer integration reviews, support major SoC milestones, and drive root-cause analysis and resolution for complex technical issues
    • Partner with R&D teams to develop application notes, improve deployment methodologies, and participate in design reviews that align future development with customer needs and deployment learnings
    • Build trusted relationships with customer engineering teams and influence technical implementation decisions

    The Impact You Will Have:

    • Drive successful integration and deployment of Synopsys UCIe IP across complex ASIC and SoC programs while helping customers accelerate adoption and overcome critical integration challenges
    • Build trust with customer engineering teams through technical leadership, consistent execution, and strong methodology guidance
    • Influence product quality, usability, and long-term customer success through actionable feedback from customer deployments

    What You’ll Need:

    • BSEE, BSCE, BSCS or MSEE, MSCE, MSCS degree plus 8 years of experience in design, verification, implementation, validation, applications engineering, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in ASIC Front-End or Back-End development
    • Demonstrated ability to independently lead customer technical discussions and engagements, with domain knowledge in die-to-die and PCIe/CXL protocol
    • Silicon, FPGA, or hardware debug and troubleshooting experience, plus knowledge of advanced EDA tools and expertise in place-and-route, physical verification, signal integrity, or power integrity
    • Experience with mixed-signal IP or circuit design; experience with advanced technology nodes such as 10nm, 7nm, 5nm, or 3nm is a plus

    Who You Are:

    • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and effective with minimal supervision
    • An excellent problem solver who can identify root causes and lead technical resolution
    • An effective communicator who can influence engineering decisions across customer and internal team
    • Passionate about customer success and continuous technical growth

    The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

    You will be part of a dynamic team focused on integrating leading-edge Interface IP (IIP) into ASIC SoC/systems for next-generation products. Our team collaborates closely with customers to provide UCIe IP integration guidance and support throughout their SoC flow. We work on the latest industry specifications/applications and contribute to the continuous improvement of Synopsys' IIP products.

    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.

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    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.

    In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

    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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