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This role executes established PPRTL flows, assists with evaluations and support cases, and develops foundational expertise in RTL power estimation, clock gating efficiency (CGE), and Synopsys low-power design tooling. Working from playbooks, the Senior AE prepares collateral, runs logical power flows, and escalates complex issues to senior team members. Level Profile\nSupervision & Scope: General supervision; delivers defined components of evaluations and support projects.\nImpact: Day-to-day objectives with moderate impact on team results.\nExperience: BS + 2 years related experience, or MS with no prior professional experience. Key Responsibilities\nSupport evaluations by executing PPRTL logical flows (libs, RTL, SDC/FSDB, synthesis, compute_power, CGE reporting) and preparing collateral from established templates.\nAssist customers with routine flow setup, installation, and licensing questions; document results and issues for team review.\nPerform basic RTL power lint and summarize findings; contribute testcase notes, FAQ entries, and internal knowledge-base updates.\nDiagnose routine issues and escalate complex problems; reproduce defects and collaborate with sales, support, and senior AEs on assigned accounts. Required Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.\nMinimum 2 years in semiconductor EDA, IC design, or applications/support; or Master's degree with no prior experience.\nBasic understanding of RTL power: switching, internal, and leakage power; clock gating fundamentals.\nFamiliarity with Linux and Tcl scripting; strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications\nExposure to VCS/Verdi, low-power VLSI coursework, and basic SDC/UPF familiarity\nAt 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.\nIn 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. 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