Seniorr Staff Application Engineer - VCS

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 highly driven engineering professional with a passion for solving complex problems in the verification domain. With a strong foundation in digital design, HDL/HVL languages, and verification methodologies, you thrive in environments that challenge your technical acumen and reward your innovative mindset. You are eager to stay ahead of industry trends, exploring AI-driven productivity tools and advanced simulation technologies to deliver robust solutions.

Your communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly with global teams and articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

You value continuous learning and adaptability, embracing new tools and methodologies to enhance both your expertise and project outcomes. As a team player with a keen eye for detail, you are comfortable partnering with stakeholders across R&D, product validation, and customer-facing teams. You are self-motivated, organized, and proactive in driving customer deployments, competitive engagements, and product improvements. Your openness to travel and ability to multitask make you an integral contributor to Synopsys’ mission of delivering cutting‑edge verification solutions.

If you are seeking a role where your skills, creativity, and drive can make a tangible impact on the semiconductor industry, we invite you to join us.

• Lead customer deployments of VCS simulation technology, working closely with field teams and R&D to ensure successful adoption and integration.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues in verification flows, utilizing deep product knowledge and analytical skills.
• Collaborate with global domain experts to gather requirements and contribute to the development of a robust product roadmap.
• Drive competitive engagements by demonstrating Synopsys VCS advantages and supporting customers in benchmarking scenarios.
• Provide technical expertise in HDL/HVL methodologies, including UVM, SVA, and simulation debugging.
• Interface directly with customers, product validation, and R&D teams to propose solutions and suggest improvements in implementation and validation processes.
• Develop and optimize scripts (Perl, TCL, Shell, Make) to enhance productivity and workflow automation.

• Enable customers to accelerate their verification cycles and achieve first-pass silicon success through expert support and deployment of VCS simulation technology.
• Drive innovation in verification methodologies by integrating advanced features and AI-driven productivity tools.
• Enhance Synopsys’ product offerings by providing actionable feedback from customer engagements and competitive benchmarking.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration across global teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality solutions.
• Support the continuous improvement of VCS and related technologies through proactive problem‑solving and technical leadership.
• Contribute to the growth of Synopsys’ leadership in EDA by empowering customers to leverage the full capabilities of verification platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics with 7+ years or Master’s degree in Electronics with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in verification technologies, including simulation, UVM, SVA, and LRM.
• Strong expertise in HDL languages (Verilog, VHDL, System Verilog) and digital design fundamentals.
• Proven experience in debugging simulation mismatches and verification flows.
• Advanced scripting skills (Perl, TCL, Make, Shell) and working knowledge of UNIX environments.
• Exposure to Synopsys EDA tools such as Spy Glass, VC Spy Glass, Verdi is a plus.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, comfortable interfacing with global teams and customers.
• Collaborative team player…