UCIe Applications Engineering Architect

General Information

Job Title UCIe Applications Engineering Architect Job ID 16991 City Sunnyvale State/Province California Date Posted 14-Apr-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Applications Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $198000 - $297000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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 visionary technical leader with a passion for solving some of the most complex challenges in SOC and ASIC development. Your career demonstrates a trajectory of technical mastery, from hands-on engineering to mentoring and guiding others. You thrive in high-impact, customer-facing roles where your deep expertise in interface IP, SOC design, and silicon bring-up is essential for client and company success. You are comfortable navigating the entire development cycle, from architectural discussions with chief architects to detailed analysis of silicon anomalies. Your proactive approach ensures you take full ownership of technical issues, driving them to resolution efficiently and collaboratively.

You are a lifelong learner, eager to master the latest industry standards and process technologies, and you relish the opportunity to share your knowledge through mentorship and advanced technical collateral. Your communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences, whether in a boardroom or a technical review session. You value teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, and you believe innovation is strongest when everyone’s voice is heard. You are driven by the desire to empower customers and colleagues, enabling them to achieve faster, more reliable SOC integration and bring differentiated products to market with confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Act as the technical anchor and lead within the applications engineering team, setting best practices and driving technical excellence.
• Mentor and coach intermediate engineers on SOC methodologies, debug techniques, and industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Lead customer-facing engagements, architecting and guiding the integration of Synopsys UCIe IP into next-generation SOC designs.
• Provide expert-level guidance on front-end and back-end design challenges including validation, synthesis, DFT/ATE, signal and power integrity, and physical design.
• Lead complex technical debug sessions, resolving critical issues related to design, timing, and power during customer implementation phases.
• Drive the tape-out and silicon bring-up process, analyzing silicon data to correlate pre-silicon models with post-silicon performance and identifying root causes of anomalies.
• Develop and utilize scripts and tools for automated silicon testing and data analysis, increasing efficiency and accuracy in post-silicon validation.
• Create advanced technical collateral, application notes, and training materials to enable customers and internal teams on new products and methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal R&D and design teams to gain early expertise on emerging IP, product features, and process technologies.
• Provide critical, field-driven feedback to influence the architecture and design of future products.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customer success by ensuring smooth, reliable integration of Synopsys IP into leading-edge SOC designs.
• Reduce customer risk and time-to-market by proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges throughout the SOC development lifecycle.
• Enable Synopsys to maintain its leadership in interface IP by delivering expert technical support and innovative solutions to our most strategic customers.
• Empower the applications engineering team through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and the establishment of best practices.
• Drive product improvements by channeling field insights and customer feedback into the R&D process.
• Enhance Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted technical partner, strengthening long-term customer relationships and opening new business opportunities.
• Shape the future of silicon IP development by influencing next-generation architectures and methodologies.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture within the team and across Synopsys.

What You’ll Need:

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field (PhD a plus).
• 15+ years of experience in SOC design, implementation, or applications, with multiple successful tape-outs and a comprehensive understanding of associated challenges.
• Hands-on expertise in silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and correlation of pre- and post-silicon data.
• Strong command of industry-standard interfaces and protocols (e.g., PCIe/CXL, DDR, UCIe, AMBA).
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles and/or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, etc.) for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with advanced technology processes (7nm/5nm/3nm), mixed-signal IP, and 2.5D/3D IC packaging is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of EDA tools, especially in P&R, Physical Verification, and Signal/Power Integrity domains.

Who You Are:

• A technical leader and mentor with a growth mindset and dedication to continuous learning.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences with clarity.
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
• Collaborative team player who values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Customer-focused, with a passion for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional support.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities with composure and integrity.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join a world-class Applications Engineering organization at the heart of Synopsys’ Silicon IP business. Our team is dedicated to empowering customers to achieve rapid, risk-free SOC integration and successful product launches. We work closely with R&D, Product, and Design teams, blending deep technical expertise with a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we drive innovation, share knowledge, and shape the future of semiconductor technology.

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.

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.