Applications Engineer

**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 an ASIC Digital Signoff Engineer with a robust foundation in Static Timing Analysis (STA), Power Analysis, and Physical Verification for advanced node designs. Your technical expertise is matched by your commitment to quality and your keen eye for detail. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where collaboration across global teams is essential. Proactive and solution-oriented, you anticipate challenges before they impact customers and continuously seek ways to optimize processes and methodologies. Your scripting abilities in Python, Bash, Perl, Tcl, and Csh allow you to automate complex workflows, making you an invaluable resource for streamlining validation and release cycles. You communicate effectively, bridging gaps between R&D, Sales, and Operations, and your documentation skills ensure alignment and scalability across teams. With a passion for innovation and excellence, you view every challenge as an opportunity to push boundaries and deliver industry-leading solutions. Your familiarity with Synopsys signoff tools like PrimeTime and PrimePower further strengthens your capacity to drive impactful results in digital design signoff.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- Validate signoff tools—specifically for STA analysis—prior to release, ensuring mínimal customer-impacting issues.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, and cross-functional departments to align on tool quality and meet evolving customer expectations.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize validation methodologies and automation scripts to streamline STA tool release processes and boost efficiency.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues early in the development cycle, enabling faster and more reliable software releases.
- Document processes, create training materials, and support knowledge sharing to ensure consistency and scalability across global teams.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging feedback and data to refine validation flows and tools.

**The Impact You Will Have**:

- Directly elevate customer satisfaction by reducing post-release issues in signoff toolsets.
- Increase internal productivity and efficiency through automation and process refinement.
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration, driving better alignment and faster resolution of technical challenges.
- Support the reliability and performance of industry-leading STA tools used by top semiconductor companies globally.
- Enable the continuous evolution of Synopsys validation methodologies and contribute to the innovation of digital design solutions.
- Help shape best practices that set new benchmarks for quality and reliability in EDA tool releases.

**What You’ll Need**:

- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with no previous professional experience.
- Strong scripting skills in a high-level language such as Python, and in shell scripting languages like Bash or Csh.
- Solid understanding of STA and digital design principles.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Sales.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills to support global teams.
- Proactive mindset with advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with Synopsys signoff tools such as PrimeTime and PrimePower is highly desirable.

**Who You Are**:
You are a collaborative, resourceful engineer who thrives in a global, high-performance environment. You enjoy tackling complex technical problems, automating processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality in every release. Your initiative and clear communication make you a trusted partner across teams. Adaptable and detail-oriented, you consistently seek new ways to innovate and drive excellence in digital design signoff.

**The Team You’ll Be A Part Of**:
You will join the Platform, Verification, and Operations (POV) group—a dedicated team focused on validating signoff tools, especially for STA analysis, prior to release. Working closely with global colleagues, you’ll help define best practices, optimize validation flows, and support the development of reliable and high-performance digital design solutions for leading semiconductor companies.

**Location**:**Santiago, Chile

**Work Mode**: On-site with Flexible Schedule

**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 benefi