Staff Applications Engineer (Backend)

About Synopsys

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, helping customers innovate faster through industry-leading design, verification, IP, and simulation and analysis solutions.

The Role

As a Staff Applications Engineer in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll partner with customers and internal teams to deploy and optimize Synopsys backend implementation solutions, drive PPA outcomes, and accelerate successful adoption of methodologies across advanced technology nodes.

What You’ll Do

• Drive customer success on RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows with focus on PPA (performance, power, area)
• Own/lead technical execution on key topics: physical synthesis, timing closure, CTS, routing
• Troubleshoot complex design/tool issues, reproduce, isolate, and drive resolution with R&D
• Build/standardize methodologies; automate workflows using Tcl and Python (or Perl/Tcl where applicable)
• Deliver technical trainings, best practices, application notes, and customer-facing presentations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product, and worldwide AE teams to influence features and improve product quality
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years relevant experience
• Strong hands-on knowledge of RTL-to-GDSII and backend implementation
• Experience with Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler II (ICC2) or similar P&R tools
• Solid understanding of timing analysis/closure, CTS, routing, and advanced nodes
• Scripting skills in Tcl and Python for automation and productivity
• Strong communication skills in English; comfortable working with global customers/teams
  
  

You’ll Be Successful If You Are

• Analytical, structured, and calm under pressure when debugging complex issues
• Proactive in driving alignment across customers, AE peers, and R&D
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities while maintaining high execution quality
• Curious and continuously learning new flows, nodes, and AI-enabled productivity approaches
  
  

The Team

You’ll join a collaborative Applications Engineering team in Ho Chi Minh City, working closely with global customers and Synopsys R&D to deliver high-impact outcomes on advanced silicon designs.

Equal Opportunity

Synopsys is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to legally protected status.