General Information

Job Title UCIe Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Job ID 18910 Country Portugal City Moreira Da Maia Date Posted 22-Sep-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Applications Engineering Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No

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 highly motivated and experienced Applications Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology. With at least 8 years of experience in design, verification, or applications, you bring a wealth of knowledge in ASIC Front-End or Back-End development. Your strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex technical challenges head-on.

You have a keen eye for detail and a high degree of self-motivation, driving you to excel in your work. Your exceptional verbal and written communication skills allow you to effectively collaborate with customers and internal teams. You have a proven ability to independently lead customer technical engagements, build trusted relationships with engineering teams, and guide customers through complex integration challenges.

You are excited about working with Synopsys' UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) IP and the latest industry specifications/applications on various market segments. You are ready to provide UCIe IP integration guidance to customers throughout their SoC flow and support silicon/system bring-up. Some travel is required for this role, and you are comfortable with that.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Understand IIP applications on customer-specific SoCs and systems.
• Keep abreast of the latest ASIC/SoC design flows and EDA tools.
• Provide expert guidance and support to configure and resolve IIP integration challenges including simulation, synthesis, floorplan, STA, DFT, silicon bring-up, and system integration.
• Lead customer integration reviews and major SoC milestones.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Partner with R&D teams to produce application notes and improve deployment methodologies.
• Build trusted relationships with customer engineering teams and influence technical implementation decisions.
• Mentor junior applications engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.
• Recommend product improvements based on customer deployment experiences.
• Participate in R&D design reviews to align development with future customer needs.

The Impact You Will Have

• Drive successful integration and deployment of Synopsys UCIe IP across complex customer ASIC and SoC programs.
• Build trusted relationships with customer engineering teams through technical leadership and consistent execution.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner helping customers successfully deploy Synopsys UCIe solutions.
• Accelerate resolution of complex integration challenges by effectively coordinating with customers and R&D teams.
• Improve deployment success through technical reviews, best practices, and methodology guidance.
• Influence product quality and usability through actionable customer feedback.
• Strengthen the Applications Engineering organization through mentoring and technical leadership.
• Contribute to long-term customer success as a trusted technical advisor.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Typically requires at least 8 years of design, verification, implementation, validation, or applications engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with ASIC Front-End or Back-End development.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead customer technical discussions and engagements.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with advanced technology processes (10nm/7nm/5nm/3nm), mixed-signal IP, or circuit design.
• Domain knowledge in Die-to-Die and PCIe/CXL protocols.
• Silicon and/or FPGA/hardware debug and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of advanced EDA tool products and expertise in P&R, Physical Verification, Signal Integrity, or Power Integrity.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical leader who can independently drive customer success.
• Excellent problem solver with expertise in identifying root causes and driving technical resolution.
• Effective communicator capable of influencing engineering decisions across customer and internal teams.
• Strong mentor who actively supports the development of fellow engineers.
• Collaborative partner who works effectively across Applications Engineering and R&D organizations.
• Passionate about helping customers succeed while continuously growing technical expertise.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on integrating leading-edge Interface IP (IIP) into ASIC SoC/systems for next-generation products. Our team collaborates closely with customers to provide UCIe IP integration guidance and support throughout their SoC flow. We work on the latest industry specifications/applications and contribute to the continuous improvement of Synopsys' IIP products.

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.