Staff Application Engineer; Electronics Thermal Management - Southern California;

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.

You are a passionate engineering professional with a deep curiosity for solving complex thermal management challenges in electronics. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a specialized focus on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), you thrive in environments where innovation meets real-world applications.

Your experience with engineering simulation tools—especially Ansys products such as Fluent, Icepak, or Mechanical—sets you apart as a trusted subject matter expert. Your expertise is matched by your desire to collaborate closely with customers, understanding their unique design workflows, and translating their requirements into state-of-the-art simulation solutions. You are comfortable working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams and are adept at communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You are driven by a commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and sharing your knowledge through training, presentations, and customer engagements. Your professional demeanor, business acumen, and strong organizational skills enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. You are excited by the prospect of influencing product development, supporting sales and marketing efforts, and making a tangible impact on both Synopsys and the broader electronics industry.

Your communication skills are second to none—whether delivering compelling presentations, leading engaging training sessions, or working cross-functionally with development teams, you know how to make technical concepts accessible and inspiring. You are organized, proactive, and driven to exceed expectations, managing your time efficiently, and approaching every project with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Your curiosity fuels your desire to stay at the forefront of technology, and you welcome opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture of innovation.

Above all, you value collaboration and are eager to mentor others, share knowledge, and celebrate collective success.

This opportunity is preferably based in or near Irvine, CA and the hired individual will support customers from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

• Lead and coordinate all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their product design needs and engineering workflows, providing expert guidance on leveraging Ansys simulation solutions for electronics thermal management.
• Develop and deploy differentiating simulation solutions using the Ansys platform, integrating them seamlessly into customer design processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, deepening your industry knowledge and providing guidance to both customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer requirements into innovative product features and best practices.
• Test rigorously new Ansys product releases on real-world industrial problems and contribute to the creation of application best practices.
• Support field and digital marketing initiatives, authoring conference presentations and technical content and thought leadership within the electronics thermal domain.
• Provide consulting services and conduct training classes for customers, enabling them to maximize the value of Ansys solutions.
• Travel domestically to customer sites, conferences, and industry events to provide hands‑on support and build lasting relationships (up to 25%, with flexibility for up to 50%).

• Accelerate…