Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - STA

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

Are you passionate about solving the toughest timing constraints and timing challenges ? Join Synopsys’ Signoff Static Timing Analysis (STA) team and work with industry-leading tools like PrimeTime , enabling the world’s most advanced semiconductor designs.

In this customer-facing role, you will act as a technical expert in timing constraints (end to end) , timing signoff, timing ECO collaborating with semiconductor companies to support Synopsys industry-leading PrimeTime signoff solutions for advanced node designs.

You will work closely with customers, R&D, and product engineering teams to address complex timing challenges and drive methodology adoption. This is a high-visibility, customer-facing role requiring strong technical depth, execution ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with Product and R&D teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with the leading semiconductor companies to solve complex timing constraints related issues
• Provide expert guidance in timing constraints end to end and also work on the timing closure flow
• Debug critical timing issues (lint , promote, demote, block2top , setup/hold, clocking, SI, variability)
• Drive adoption of PrimeTime latest technologies and signoff flows
• Work with R&D/product teams to resolve issues and drive enhancements
• Develop reference flows, automation scripts (Tcl/Python), and best practices
• Deliver technical training, workshops, and demos to customers

The Impact You Will Have

• Strong hands-on expertise with Synopsys PrimeTime / TCM (or equivalent STA / Constraints tools)
• Deep understanding of:
• Timing constraints (SDC) end to end
• Timing closure challenges
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Tcl scripting (Python/Perl is a plus)
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills

What You'll Need

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Or M.Tech in VLSI/Embedded systems/Communication Systems.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Synopsys PrimeTime, TCM, or equivalent static timing analysis and constraints tools in production design environments
• Strong command of timing constraints end to end, including SDC creation, validation, and debugging across complex hierarchical designs
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage customers, explain technical tradeoffs, and drive issues to resolution
• Experience with RTL-based flows, mode merge, correlation, or high-performance designs like CPU, GPU, or AI/ML chips is beneficial

Who You Are

• Experience with RTL based flow
• Knowledge of Mode merge and correlation
• Exposure to high-performance designs (CPU, GPU, AI/ML chips)
• Prior customer-facing / application engineering experience

The Team You'll Be Part Of

Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.

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.