Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer STA Expert

Engineer the Future with Us We currently have 418 open roles Innovation Starts Here Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer STA Expert Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Apply Now Save Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18445 Date posted 08/25/2026 Share this job • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook We AreSynopsys 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 AreYou treat ambiguity as an invitation to bring clarity, not as a reason to slow down. Stepping into complex, high-stakes moments with a steady presence comes naturally to you. You listen carefully for what's unsaid, ask the questions that unlock momentum, and align people around the real problem, not just the loudest symptom. Tight timelines and high expectations energize you because you know how to prioritize what matters, communicate tradeoffs early, and keep progress visible without creating noise.Partnership over posturing defines how you approach customers and internal teams. The back-and-forth of discovery energizes you, and you naturally translate between technical, business, and everything in between so decisions get made with confidence. You don't just deliver answers. You build trust by being transparent, direct, and constructive, especially when the message is hard. When something breaks, curiosity and methodical thinking guide you as you trace causes with patience while keeping the bigger picture in view.Constantly looking for leverage is part of who you are. Patterns reveal themselves to you, one-off fixes become repeatable playbooks, and you leave behind cleaner processes than you found. Precision balanced with pragmatism helps you know when to go deep and when to move forward with a well-framed assumption. Above all, you bring a collaborative intensity that is calm, driven, and generous, helping the team move faster together while keeping quality and integrity non-negotiable. What You'll Be Doing • Support Synopsys PrimeTime Static Timing Analysis tool across pre-sale evaluations, post-sale deployments, and ongoing customer engagements • Drive product adoption by running competitive benchmarks, leading customer evaluations, and articulating technical advantages to design teams and engineering management • Deliver customer training sessions, technical presentations, and hands-on workshops that maximize user proficiency and satisfaction with PrimeTime • Provide tape-out support by troubleshooting complex timing issues, resolving signal integrity problems, and ensuring successful project completion under deadline pressure • Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, and sales teams to relay customer feedback, influence product enhancements, and shape roadmap priorities • Develop and maintain technical documentation, best practices guides, and knowledge base resources that scale your expertise across the customer base • Participate in advanced customer collaboration initiatives that drive innovation, uncover new use cases, and strengthen long-term partnerships The Impact You Will Have • Accelerate customer project timelines by enabling efficient use of PrimeTime and optimizing design flows that remove timing closure bottlenecks • Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through expert support, proactive problem-solving, and training that builds internal capability • Strengthen Synopsys' leadership in static timing analysis and semiconductor design solutions by delivering measurable wins in competitive engagements • Facilitate feedback loops between customers and internal teams that drive continuous innovation in product features, usability, and performance • Empower customers to achieve superior chip performance, power efficiency, and cost optimization that directly affect their product success • Contribute to successful tape-outs and high-impact design wins for industry-leading clients building next-generation silicon • Build reusable methodologies and documentation that multiply your impact across the global customer base and internal teams What You'll Need • Deep hands-on expertise in Synopsys PrimeTime STA tool, including advanced features, timing analysis methodologies, and real-world application across multiple design nodes • Strong understanding of timing corners, process variations, signal integrity issues, and how they affect timing closure in modern semiconductor designs • Familiarity with synthesis, physical design, extraction, and ECO methodologies, and how they integrate with static timing analysis workflows • Proficiency in TCL scripting for automation, tool customization, and workflow optimization • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in customer-facing roles, experience delivering technical training or presentations is a plus • BSEE or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE or equivalent with 3-4 years of experience in applications engineering, design, or verification roles Who You Are • You collaborate naturally, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering environments where different technical viewpoints strengthen the outcome • Proactive problem-solving defines your approach. You work independently, manage multiple priorities without losing threads, and know when to escalate or pull in help • Adaptable and resilient, you thrive when priorities shift, timelines compress, or technical challenges require creative thinking under pressure • Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results, you catch the edge cases and corner conditions that others miss • You can explain a complex timing closure tradeoff to a customer VP in two sentences without losing the nuance, and then turn around and debug a TCL script with an engineer • You notice when a customer question signals a deeper workflow issue, and you address both the immediate ask and the underlying gap The Team You'll Be Part OfYou'll join a talented applications engineering team that supports the industry-leading Static Timing Analysis tool, PrimeTime. The team's core purpose is to drive increased product usage, ensure customer success, and collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and sales to foster innovation. Together, you will enable customers to build next-generation silicon chips faster and more efficiently, playing a vital role in Synopsys' global leadership in chip design and verification. Rewards and BenefitsWe 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. 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