General Information
Job Title
Applications Engineering
Job ID
18793
City
Sunnyvale
State/Province
California
Date Posted
11-Sep-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Applications Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $184000 - $276000
Descriptions & Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
Position Summary The Principal Applications Engineer for Prime Power RTL 2.0 is a recognized technical authority on RTL-stage power analysis within Synopsys' low-power design portfolio. This role provides strategic customer engagement, advanced methodology development, and cross-functional leadership to drive PPRTL adoption across complex SoC, AI accelerator, and mobile processor designs. Operating with minimal oversight, the Principal AE exercises wide latitude on critical engagements-leading multi-tool deployments spanning PPRTL, VCS, Verdi, PrimeTime, RTL Architect, Fusion Compiler, and UPF/low-power verification flows. Level Profile Supervision & Scope: Minimal oversight; leads complex multi-product projects beyond PPRTL. Impact: Measurable department impact; coaches and approves work of Staff+ AEs. Experience: BS + 10 years related experience, or MS + 8 years. Key Responsibilities Serve as primary technical advisor for Tier-1 and strategic accounts on RTL power budgeting, architecture exploration, and pre-implementation signoff; engage customer executive leadership. Architect end-to-end methodologies: logical CGE/lint/ODC, physical glitch/RTLA, hybrid NDM import, WCDF calibration, FSDB stimulus quality, and multi-rail UPF analysis. Lead complex evaluations demonstrating PPRTL correlation with PrimeTime PX and ZeBu Empower metrics; influence flow and calibration strategy in ambiguous customer situations. Resolve cross-tool escalations; coach Staff+ AEs, deliver advanced training, and provide structured R&D and competitive feedback. Partner with Sales on strategic opportunities; drive benchmark wins, license expansion, and cross-functional Apps/R&D/Marketing initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in EE, CE, or related field (MS/PhD preferred); 10+ years in EDA applications, design consulting, or IC design (or MS + 8 years). Expert RTL power knowledge: CGE/CGR/DACGE, glitch, memory, and multi-rail UPF domains. Expert Prime Power RTL hands-on experience; advanced VCS/Verdi/SDF/UPF; strong Tcl flow development. Proven leadership of complex customer engagements with measurable business impact. Preferred Qualifications PrimeTime PX signoff correlation; RTL Architect/FC/NDM flows; ZeBu emulation-based power analysis. VC SpyGlass/VC LP low-power verification; IEEE 1801 UPF expertise. Publications or presentations (DAC/SNUG); AI, mobile, or datacenter SoC RTL power experience
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.
