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Senior Application Engineer Totem

Synopsys

Synopsys

Taiwan Province, Taiwan
Posted on Dec 22, 2025

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 13257 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/11/2025

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 passionate engineering professional with deep expertise in analog, RF, and high-speed interface design, and a proven ability to solve complex problems in the semiconductor industry. You thrive in customer-facing roles, combining technical mastery with excellent communication skills to drive customer success and satisfaction. Your experience spans ESD protection, embedded memory/IP, and advanced simulation workflows, and you are comfortable working with a variety of CAD tools and scripting languages. You enjoy collaborating across teams—whether supporting customers, working alongside sales, or contributing to product development—to deliver exceptional results. You are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, eager to learn new technologies, and committed to delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations. You approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, and you value inclusivity and diverse perspectives in the workplace. You are ready to make a significant impact on both customer outcomes and Synopsys’ growth, leveraging your technical acumen and relationship-building skills to drive value in every interaction.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Provide expert support and training to customers on Totem and related Semiconductor Business Unit simulation products, ensuring high productivity and satisfaction.
  • Independently coordinate and manage support for multiple customer designs through tape-out, verifying design quality and compliance with expectations.
  • Apply advanced knowledge in analog circuit analysis, VLSI design, power-grid extraction, noise analysis, and ESD to solve complex SoC challenges.
  • Continuously assess and enhance customer workflows, identifying technical needs and communicating new opportunities and risks to Sales teams.
  • Demonstrate innovative solutions to drive increased software usage and adoption among key customers.
  • Collaborate with Sales to support business growth and expand Synopsys’ market presence in Taiwan and beyond.
  • Partner with Product Development to share customer feedback and help shape future product enhancements for improved user experience.
  • Develop utilities and troubleshoot issues using UNIX-based scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, or Python.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Directly enhance customer productivity and design success through high-quality product support and expert training.
  • Drive adoption of Synopsys simulation products by demonstrating best practices and advanced solutions tailored to customer needs.
  • Strengthen customer relationships, fostering loyalty and advocacy for Synopsys products and services.
  • Accelerate sales growth by identifying technical opportunities and collaborating closely with Sales teams to convert leads.
  • Influence product development by providing actionable customer feedback and real-world insights to engineering teams.
  • Improve overall product quality and user experience, contributing to Synopsys’ reputation as a technology leader.
  • Support the successful tape-out of customer designs, ensuring clean and reliable outcomes aligned with industry standards.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Advanced expertise in custom circuit analysis & design, physical layout, noise analysis, voltage drop effects, and ESD using CAD tools.
  • Strong technical knowledge of EDA tools, especially for layout and analog circuit extraction (SPEF/DSPF).
  • Proficiency in UNIX operating systems and scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, or Python for troubleshooting and utility development.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Who You Are:

  • Customer-centric and solutions-oriented, always striving to deliver outstanding service and results.
  • Adaptable and resourceful, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative team player who values open communication and diverse perspectives.
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about staying at the forefront of semiconductor technology.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a dynamic, cross-functional Customer Application Services team focused on enabling customer success and driving the adoption of Synopsys’s leading simulation solutions. The team is committed to technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll work closely with talented engineers, sales professionals, and product developers who share your dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction.

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.

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.