Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer - Remote
Synopsys
United States
18 days ago
Applications & FAE
Originally posted 17 September 2026 by the employer — open 2 days.
Work with the Synopsys ZeBu emulation platform.
About the role
This role involves deploying, configuring, and optimizing Synopsys emulation platforms for customer ASIC and SoC verification environments.
What you'll do
- Deploy and configure Synopsys emulation platforms, including ZeBu, for customer ASIC and SoC verification environments, leading bring-up, debug, and performance optimization efforts.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across hardware emulation, FPGA prototyping, and virtual platforms.
- Lead pre-sales technical evaluations and proof-of-concept engagements.
- Work directly with customer engineering teams to resolve design-specific challenges.
- Collaborate with Synopsys sales, marketing, and R&D teams to communicate customer requirements and provide field feedback.
- Develop technical content including application notes, reference designs, setup guides, and best practice documentation.
What you'll need
- 6-10 years of hands-on experience in IC design, verification, emulation, or FPGA prototyping, with a strong track record of supporting real ASIC or SoC verification projects.
- Deep understanding of ASIC design verification methodologies including simulation, emulation, and prototyping.
- Proficiency with HDLs such as Verilog and VHDL, and strong experience with SystemVerilog for testbench development and assertion-based verification.
- Working knowledge of C/C++ for software validation, embedded firmware debug, or performance analysis on emulation and prototyping platforms.
- Experience with hardware emulation platforms such as Palladium, Zebu, or Veloce, or hands-on work with FPGA-based prototyping or virtual platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues that span RTL design, verification environments, platform configuration, and software integration.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers.
Skills: hardware emulation, ZeBu, ASIC verification, SystemVerilog, customer support, FPGA prototyping