General InformationJob Title PNR Applications Engineer, Staff
Job ID 16004
City Sunnyvale
State/Province California
Date Posted 05-Mar-2026
Job Category Engineering
Job Subcategory Applications Engineering
Hire Type Employee
Remote Eligible No
Base Salary Range: $157000 - $235000
Descriptions & RequirementsJob Description and RequirementsWhat You'll Be Doing:The primary focus of the Physical Design Specialist (PDS) is to support the sale and adoption of Synopsys products to help customers achieve tangible and lasting performance improvements in the cost, quality, and development time for projects.
What You'll Need:- Design Implementation experience should include ASIC design using industry-standard tools (Placement, Optimization, CTS, Routing)
- RTL to GDSII full flow experience or knowledge is preferable
- Strong interest and understanding of Advanced Node & Design methodologies are required.
- In-depth Synopsys Back end tool (Logical and Physical Synthesis, AI methodologies, Timing Closure techniques, Macro Placement, Routing at advanced Node , Static Timing Analysis, including noise analysis) experience and knowledge are required.
- Knowledge of several Clock Tree Synthesis methodologies like H-Tree, MS-CTS is preferred
- Back end P&R tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2, Innovus)
- Excellent verbal and written presentation/communication skills are mandatory.
- Customer sensitivity, the ability to multiplex many issues & set priorities, and the desire to help customers exploit new technologies are essential for success in the position.
Preferred Experience:- BSEE or equivalent, required with 7+ years of experience, or MSEE, or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
- Tool knowledge: front end Synthesis and back end PnR tools (Fusion Compiler, ICC2 , Design Compiler, Genus),
- Tool knowledge: STA (Primetime, Tempus),
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.
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.
