Synopsys

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 visionary leader with a passion for customer success and technical excellence. With a proven track record in applications engineering and customer-facing roles, you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where innovation and customer value are at the forefront. You have deep experience leading diverse, high-performing technical teams and are adept at building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Your strategic thinking and ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable solutions set you apart. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can drive clarity and direction for your teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Your communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You champion inclusion, mentorship, and continuous learning, fostering a culture where every team member feels empowered to contribute. You leverage data-driven insights to make decisions and are always seeking new ways to optimize processes, enhance service delivery, and exceed customer expectations. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact—on your team, your customers, and the industry as a whole.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing applications engineering team, setting strategic direction and clear objectives.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product, sales, and R&D teams to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. 
• Driving customer engagement through technical leadership, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Synopsys solutions. 
• Identifying market trends and customer feedback to inform product roadmaps and strategic initiatives.  
• Developing and implementing scalable processes to optimize customer support and field engineering activities.  
• Representing Synopsys at industry events, building the company’s reputation as a thought leader and trusted partner.  
• Managing resource allocation, budgets, and project timelines to ensure operational excellence.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customer success by ensuring timely and effective solution delivery.  
• Enhance Synopsys’ market leadership through exemplary technical support and innovation.  
• Drive adoption of Synopsys products, directly influencing revenue growth and customer loyalty.  
• Shape product direction by providing critical customer insights to development teams.  
• Strengthen organizational agility by developing best practices and scalable processes.  
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that attracts and retains top talent.

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive experience in applications engineering, technical support, or related roles within the semiconductor or EDA industry.
• Strong background in chip design, verification, or IP integration technologies.  
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including experience leading large, distributed teams.  
• Proficiency in strategic planning, resource management, and process optimization.  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.  
• Familiarity with customer engagement methodologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the applications engineering team specializing in hardware-assisted verification.
• Develop and execute plans to deliver high-impact solutions that address customer needs in hardware verification environments.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and sales to define product requirements and support go-to-market strategies.
• Build and mentor a world-class technical team, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Engage directly with key customers to understand their challenges and deliver tailored application support.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Represent the applications engineering function in executive meetings and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in applications engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in hardware-assisted verification technologies (e.g., emulation, prototyping, FPGA-based verification).
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with enterprise customers in complex technical environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with EDA tools and hardware/software co-verification.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for verification processes.
• Ability to drive innovation and manage cross-functional projects.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Customer Application Services organization—a dynamic, globally distributed team focused on enabling Synopsys customers to achieve maximum value from our solutions. The team partners closely with R&D, Sales, and Product Management, providing technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and world-class support. Together, we drive customer success and contribute to Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted technology leader.

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.