Application Engineer, Sr. Staff-18390

General Information

Job Title

Application Engineer, Sr. Staff-18390

Job ID

18390

City

Sunnyvale

State/Province

California

Date Posted

14-Aug-2026

Job Category

Engineering

Job Subcategory

Applications Engineering

Hire Type

Employee

Remote Eligible

No

Base Salary Range: $157000 - $ 235000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape how we live and connect. Our technology powers the era of pervasive intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. Join us to help shape the future through continuous innovation in chip design and IP integration. You Are: You are an experienced Application Engineer who is energized by solving complex customer challenges in Memory Interface and Interface IP. You bring a practical, hands-on approach to lab debug, silicon bring-up, and technical problem-solving, and you communicate effectively across global teams. You are comfortable supporting customer engagements, including occasional travel of up to 15-20% (dependent on location). This role can be based in the Bay Area, Austin, Boxborough, or Ottawa.

Supporting post-sales integration and silicon bring-up of Memory Interface PHY IP, including HBM, DDR, and LPDDR, as well as Controller IPs Delivering technical presentations and training to help customers deploy solutions successfully Creating documentation and user collateral that improves product usability and adoption Collaborating with internal and customer engineering teams to solve technical challenges Staying current with memory protocols such as DDR5, LPDDR6, MRDIMM2, and HBM4 Driving product usability, customer success, and technology adoption The Impact You Will Have: Enhance customer experience and contribute to project success Facilitate smooth integration of Synopsys Memory Interface IP into customer designs Improve product documentation and overall usability Strengthen Synopsys' leadership in Memory Interface IP through high-quality technical support Deliver valuable feedback that helps shape product improvements Drive technology adoption through expert customer engagement What You'll Need: 8+ years of industry experience in Memory Interface IP such as DDR, LPDDR, and HBM, or other Interface IP including PCIe, Ethernet, and UCIe Experience with Controller IPs, AMBA bus interfaces, AXI, and backend engineering Hands-on experience with lab debug and silicon bring-up Proficiency in Linux, Verilog and/or VHDL, and ASIC design flows Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, ideally with a VLSI focus Who You Are: Strong communicator and collaborator Efficient, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable Problem-solver who thrives in dynamic settings The Team You'll Be A Part Of: Join a global team of engineers dedicated to customer success and product excellence in Memory Interface IP solutions. Rewards and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Details will be provided during the hiring process. #LI-DP1

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.

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 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.