Synopsys IncRemote
Architect, Applications Engineering - 18014
United States of America
Full Time
9 hours ago
$172,000 - $258,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
FPGA-based prototypingASIC designSoC validationRTL-to-hardware workflowsFPGA architectures XilinxFPGA architectures IntelFPGA architecturesFPGA architectures similarRTL design in VerilogRTL design in VHDLSynthesis flowsHardware bring-up and debugPrototyping solution architecturePartitioning strategiesClockingSystem integrationHAPS FPGA prototyping platformsProtoCompilerEDA tool salesCollaboration with salesAIPrototypingSales
About this role
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. The Architect, Applications Engineering will lead pre-sales technical engagements, architect tailored prototyping solutions, and collaborate closely with the sales team to drive complex deals forward.
Responsibilities:
- Lead pre-sales technical engagements for HAPS FPGA prototyping platforms and ProtoCompiler, working directly with prospective customers to understand their SoC validation challenges and design requirements
- Architect and present tailored prototyping solutions that address customer-specific needs around partitioning, performance, debug, and integration with their existing design flows
- Conduct technical evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, and benchmarks that demonstrate how HAPS solves the customer's real problems, not just theoretical capabilities
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to shape opportunity strategy, qualify technical fit, handle objections, and move deals through the pipeline
- Deliver compelling product demonstrations, technical presentations, and architecture reviews to engineering teams and executive stakeholders
- Respond to RFPs and RFIs with detailed, accurate technical content that positions Synopsys as the clear choice
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with customer architects and engineering leaders that extend beyond individual sales cycles
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in FPGA-based prototyping, ASIC design, or SoC validation, with deep understanding of RTL-to-hardware workflows and design challenges
- Proven track record in pre-sales or customer-facing technical roles, ideally supporting complex EDA tool sales or hardware platform engagements
- Strong command of FPGA architectures (Xilinx, Intel, or similar), RTL design in Verilog or VHDL, synthesis flows, and hardware bring-up and debug
- Demonstrated ability to architect prototyping solutions for multi-million gate designs, including partitioning strategies, clocking, and system integration
- Comfort with travel (potentially 30-50%) to customer sites for evaluations, presentations, and technical engagements
- Experience with HAPS platforms, ProtoCompiler, or similar FPGA prototyping tools is highly desirable