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Synopsys
Applications Engineering
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What they do
An Application Developer or Engineer designs or improves applications software. Oversees the entire applications development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance.
$127,673 / year median in California
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary The Principal Applications Engineer for Prime Power RTL 2.0 is a recognized technical authority on RTL-stage power analysis within Synopsys' low-power design portfolio. This role provides strategic customer engagement, advanced methodology development, and cross-functional leadership to drive PPRTL adoption across complex SoC, AI accelerator, and mobile processor designs. Operating with minimal oversight, the Principal AE exercises wide latitude on critical engagements—leading multi-tool deployments spanning PPRTL, VCS, Verdi, PrimeTime, RTL Architect, Fusion Compiler, and UPF/low-power verification flows. Level Profile
Supervision & Scope:
Minimal oversight; leads complex multi-product projects beyond PPRTL.Impact:
Measurable department impact; coaches and approves work of Staff+ AEs.Experience:
BS + 10 years related experience, or MS + 8 years. Key Responsibilities- Serve as primary technical advisor for Tier-1 and strategic accounts on RTL power budgeting, architecture exploration, and pre-implementation signoff; engage customer executive leadership.
- Architect end-to-end methodologies: logical CGE/lint/ODC, physical glitch/RTLA, hybrid NDM import, WCDF calibration, FSDB stimulus quality, and multi-rail UPF analysis.
- Lead complex evaluations demonstrating PPRTL correlation with PrimeTime PX and ZeBu Empower metrics; influence flow and calibration strategy in ambiguous customer situations.
- Resolve cross-tool escalations; coach Staff+ AEs, deliver advanced training, and provide structured R D and competitive feedback.
- Partner with Sales on strategic opportunities; drive benchmark wins, license expansion, and cross-functional Apps/R D/Marketing initiatives. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in EE, CE, or related field (MS/PhD preferred); 10+ years in EDA applications, design consulting, or IC design (or MS + 8 years).
- Expert RTL power knowledge: CGE/CGR/DACGE, glitch, memory, and multi-rail UPF domains.
- Expert Prime Power RTL hands-on experience; advanced VCS/Verdi/SDF/UPF; strong Tcl flow development.
- Proven leadership of complex customer engagements with measurable business impact. Preferred Qualifications
- PrimeTime PX signoff correlation; RTL Architect/FC/NDM flows; ZeBu emulation-based power analysis.
- VC SpyGlass/VC LP low-power verification;
IEEE 1801 UPF
expertise.- Publications or presentations (DAC/SNUG); AI, mobile, or datacenter SoC RTL power experience
Benefits
- Dental Insurance