Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer_Zebu

Job Description and Requirements

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:

You are a highly experienced and passionate architect with a deep background in hardware-assisted verification, emulation, and prototyping methodologies. You thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at bridging the gap between R&D, customers, and internal business units. With over a decade of hands-on experience in FPGA design, emulation flows, and verification concepts, you bring a unique blend of technical depth and leadership. You are adept at driving technology life cycles from inception to deployment, always focused on optimizing quality, usability, and interoperability. Your expertise spans Xilinx and Altera architectures, scripting, and advanced simulation techniques. You’re comfortable leading cross-functional teams, influencing best practices, and mentoring peers. You have a proven ability to analyze complex challenges, debug issues, and deliver innovative solutions. Your communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to build partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders alike. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a significant impact on the industry and help shape the future of hardware verification and prototyping at Synopsys.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Collaborating closely with R&D architects and customers on hardware-assisted verification products, ensuring alignment of technical requirements and customer needs.
- Driving all aspects of the technology life cycle, from initial development through product sign-off and customer deployment.
- Defining and refining test strategies and methodologies to enhance ease-of-use, quality of results, and interoperability with other Synopsys tools.
- Serving as a subject matter expert in emulation and prototyping methodologies and flows, including design partitioning, testing, synthesis, and simulation-based verification.
- Leveraging close interactions with customers, R&D, Marketing, and Sales teams to demonstrate the differentiated capabilities of Synopsys’ emulation and verification environments.
- Adopting and advocating recognized best practices and policies within Synopsys to master processes involved in the Product Release Cycle.
- Supporting designs from diverse verticals, enabling key ZeBu products during early-stage development and rollout.

The Impact You Will Have:

- Empower customers to achieve faster and more reliable verification cycles using state-of-the-art Synopsys tools.
- Drive product innovation by influencing technology direction and cross-functional collaboration.
- Enhance product quality and user experience through rigorous testing and methodology improvements.
- Accelerate time-to-market for critical hardware designs across multiple industry verticals.
- Strengthen Synopsys’ leadership in emulation, prototyping, and verification markets.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

What You’ll Need:

- BSEE/MS with 12+ years of related experience in hardware-assisted verification and prototyping.
- Expertise in emulation/prototyping flows, FPGA systems, and methodologies.
- Deep experience with Xilinx & Altera architectures and toolchains.
- Strong proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL for hardware design and verification.
- Advanced understanding of verification concepts and experience with functional simulators.
- Solid scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, etc.) for automation and workflow optimization.
- Knowledge of simulation flows, assertion-based verification, DPI, and transactors.
- Complex problem-solving and debugging abilities for hardware/software integration.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Knowledge of synthesis and timing analysis concepts (preferred).
- Familiarity with Synopsys tools such as ZeBu, HAPS, VCS, Verdi, ProtoCompiler, Synplify, DC, and Formality (preferred).
- Experience with SW/HW debug methodologies and standard debug tools (preferred).

Who You Are:

- Innovative problem solver with a strategic mindset.
- Clear and persuasive communicator, able to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative team player who values knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- Adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Customer-centric, always striving to exceed expectations.
- Self-motivated leader with a passion for advancing technology.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at the heart of Synopsys’ hardware verification and prototyping initiatives. The team collaborates closely with R&D, product marketing, and customer support to deliver cutting-edge solutions for ZeBu and related platforms. Together, you’ll tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and enable customers across various industries to realize their silicon ambitions faster and more efficiently.

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.

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.