Solutions Architect, Principal Engineer

Descriptions & Requirements

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

A dynamic and knowledgeable Systems Engineer who will partner with Customers Architects and Chip Leads to design solutions for their ASIC/SoC designs using Synopsys state-of-the-art IP. This is a presales role and is perfect for someone who has a mix of great technical and interpersonal skills and is committed to the success of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Engage directly with Customers Architects and Soc Leads to gather requirements, understand needs and translating then into compelling technical solutions that address their system problem.
• Create high-level architectures that integrate the various IP blocks into different SoC subsystems.
• Drive customer success from IP evaluation, kick-off, integration to tape-out and silicon bring-up.
• Develop technical collateral material including architecture diagrams, design specifications, applications notes, white papers and other technical documents to help the presales process.
• Understand customers target sectors, analyze and prioritize customer design requirements, and provide feedback to the Marketing and Design team.
• Travel (~ 15-30%) to visit customer, sales, and engineering locations.

The Impact You Will Have

• Drive and assist the sales team to secure key designs with Synopsys IP targeting High-Performance Computing Applications.
• Differentiate IP offering by using deep understanding of customer ASCI/SoC system architecture and requirements to develop solutions that make effective use Synopsys IP, Subsystems and Services
• Help to define the next generation IP products working closely Marketing and Design.
• Provide technical training to FAE's, and key customers on IP products.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor and/or Masters Degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ Years of experience as a design/system/applications engineer.
• Experience with interface, connectivity and memory protocols such as UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet; HBM and LPDDR.
• Familiarity with state-of-art SoC design implementation:
  • RTL design and verification using Verilog or SystemVerilog
  • Synthesis and static timing analysis, physical design flow, testbench creation and simulation, some familiarity with analog/mixed-signal design and verification flows.
• Familiarity with high-speed PCB layout, signal integrity, assembly and manufacturing, and Signal Integrity (SI).
• Working knowledge of using lab equipment including high speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers and traffic generators.
• Strong technical communication skills:
  • Ability to understand and present complex technical requirements, problems, and solutions concisely in verbal and written communications
  • Ability to analyze, summarize and generate status updates from technical data
  • Ability to organize, conduct and coordinate meetings involving multiple teams internal and external
• Prior experience in selecting, using, designing, or supporting internal or external IP
• Prior experience in an application engineering or another direct customer facing role

The Team You'll be a Part Of

You will be part of our IP high-performance computing applications engineering team, a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about technology and innovation. Our team is focused on integrating more capabilities into an SoC, faster. We work collaboratively across geographical and organizational boundaries to drive revenue growth and accelerate the pace of business closure.

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.

Inclusion and Diversity

Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.