Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer - Structural

We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. You Are: You are a dynamic, resourceful engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges in communications technology. Your expertise spans digital and analog communications, and you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation is encouraged. You’re comfortable engaging with customers, translating technical requirements into actionable solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You understand the nuances of semiconductor design and communications protocols, and you’re always eager to stay ahead of industry trends. You believe in continuous learning and actively pursue opportunities to expand your technical skillset. You value diversity and inclusion, recognizing that innovative ideas come from a variety of perspectives. Your approach is both analytical and creative, allowing you to devise solutions that are not only technically sound but also user-friendly and scalable. You are motivated by making a tangible impact—whether it’s improving product performance, supporting customer success, or mentoring junior engineers. You communicate effectively, can explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and are a collaborative team player. You take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and are comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Your commitment to excellence drives you to exceed expectations and help shape the future of communications technology. What You’ll Be Doing: Leads the coordination and execution of all technical activities throughout the lifecycle of a sales opportunity, e.g. technical discovery, negotiation of technical success criteria, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations. Works independently, results-oriented, across teams and organizations. As a credible hands‑on expert in the customer's application, you will work with customers to better understand their product development requirements and what they need to improve their performance metrics. You will address application‑specific design and simulation requirements by utilizing the relevant product technologies and platforms that best meet the customer's needs. You will internalize the value proposition and convince the customer of the compelling reasons to use Synopsys tools. Support the development of differentiating simulation solutions using the Synopsys platform and our products; implement our Synopsys solutions into your customers' design workflows. Expand your expertise and become a recognized expert in your field of application. Collaborate with Product Development to translate customer requirements into new product features; participate in the testing of new Ansys product releases, develop application best practices. Support the Field and Digital Marketing team by developing promotional materials and supporting events, author conference presentations. Contribute to and lead professional service deliveries and conduct training classes. The Impact You Will Have: Accelerate customer adoption of Synopsys communications solutions across diverse industries. Enhance product performance and reliability through diligent technical support and feedback. Bridge the gap between customers and internal teams for seamless product improvements. Empower customers to achieve breakthrough innovations in communications and semiconductor design. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Applications Engineering team. Contribute to Synopsys’ leadership in communications technology by enabling successful implementations and use cases. Shape industry standards and best practices by representing Synopsys in external engagements. Drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and product adoption rates. What You’ll Need: Required education and degree type: BS or MS or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field Required minimum years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+5, MS+3, or PhD+0 Demonstrated use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM software packages Subject matter expert in one or more relevant disciplines within Synopsys’ business and is/will be sought out for advice by other Synopsys engineers Logical problem‑solving, strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in writing and speaking English Strong organizational and time management skills, possesses a sense of urgency Projects a professional image and demonstrates business acumen, driven to succeed Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of time Two years of hands‑on experience in FEA modeling using commercial CAE tools like Ansys Mechanical/LSDyna Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics and continuum mechanics Basic understanding of AI/ML algorithms Scripting experience in python/C++ Knowledge of Hi‑Tech/electronic packaging applications Who You Are: Excellent communicator—able to convey technical information clearly and concisely. Collaborative team player who thrives in diverse, inclusive environments. Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills. Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic settings. Customer‑focused, with a commitment to delivering outstanding service and solutions. Proactive learner, open to new technologies and approaches. Empathetic and supportive, ready to mentor and guide others. The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You’ll join a highly skilled Applications Engineering team specializing in communications technology. The team is dedicated to supporting customers, advancing product innovation, and driving technical excellence across Synopsys’ communications portfolio. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we foster an environment where ideas are shared freely and every team member’s contributions are valued. Together, we tackle complex challenges and enable customers to achieve their goals. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Synopsys, Inc.