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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.\nYou Are:\nYou are an experienced engineering professional with a passion for digital design flows and a drive to see customers succeed. You thrive at the intersection of deep technical problem-solving and collaborative partnership, always eager to tackle challenges that span RTL handoff to physical signoff. Your expertise in RTL-to-GDS flows allows you to confidently lead technical engagements, while your curiosity and commitment to learning keep you at the forefront of evolving methodologies and tools.\nYou are self-driven, organized, and able to independently manage complex projects, always maintaining a strong sense of ownership over deliverables. You communicate clearly and effectively, whether you are guiding customers through best practices, collaborating with R&D, or translating customer requirements into actionable feature requests. Your analytical skills help you quickly understand diverse customer scenarios, and your adaptability enables you to develop innovative solutions for unique challenges.\nYou value teamwork and are motivated by the opportunity to influence both customer success and product evolution. You believe in continuous improvement, for yourself and for the solutions you support. If you are eager to make a tangible impact on the next generation of digital design, we invite you to join us.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nServe as the primary technical advisor for customers implementing Synopsys’ RTL-to-GDS (R2G) solution, including synthesis, physical implementation, and signoff flows.\nLead customer onboarding, technical evaluations, benchmarking, and full production deployments across advanced technology nodes.\nAnalyze complex customer challenges and deliver tailored solutions using deep expertise in digital implementation flows.\nDevelop and optimize RTL-to-GDS methodologies, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and signoff correlation.\nCollaborate with global Applications Engineering, R&D, and Product Management teams to enhance methodologies and influence tool development.\nProvide technical guidance and best practices to customers while ensuring successful project delivery and adoption of Synopsys tools.\nTroubleshoot and triage tool issues, provide reproducible testcases, and advocate for customer-driven enhancements.\nThe Impact You Will Have:\nDrive successful adoption and expansion of Synopsys’ digital implementation toolchain across key customer accounts.\nEnable customers to achieve optimal PPA (Power, Performance, Area) and signoff closure on complex projects.\nServe as the voice of the customer, directly influencing tool enhancements and product roadmap evolution.\nAccelerate customer productivity and innovation by delivering robust methodologies and automation solutions.\nFoster long-term, trusted relationships with customers, contributing to Synopsys’ industry leadership and growth.\nEnhance cross-functional collaboration within Synopsys, driving continuous improvement in product quality and support.\nChampion best practices and knowledge sharing within the Applications Engineering community.\nWhat You’ll Need:\nProven expertise in RTL-to-GDS flows, including digital synthesis (Design Compiler/Fusion Compiler), physical implementation (ICC2/Fusion Compiler), and static timing analysis (PrimeTime).\nHands-on experience with advanced node design, floorplanning, PPA optimization, and signoff-driven closure.\nStrong proficiency in scripting languages (Tcl, Python, Perl) for flow automation and customization.\nAbility to independently own technical deliverables, lead customer evaluations, and drive production deployments.\nDeep understanding of digital design methodologies, process technology challenges, and EDA tool ecosystems.\nWho You Are:\nAnalytical and methodical, able to evaluate diverse customer scenarios and devise effective solutions. \nExceptional communicator, comfortable engaging with both internal teams and external partners.\nSelf-motivated and accountable, thriving with moderate supervision and a high degree of autonomy.\nCollaborative team player, eager to share knowledge and learn from others.\nCustomer-focused, energetic, and adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments.\nThe Team You’ll Be A Part Of:\nYou’ll join a dynamic, globally distributed Applications Engineering team at Synopsys, dedicated to driving customer success in digital implementation. Our team works closely with R&D, Product Management, and field engineers to deliver innovative solutions, optimize design flows, and influence product direction. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing, empowering each other to solve complex challenges and achieve excellence for our customers.\nRewards and Benefits:\nWe 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.\nAt Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. 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