Principal Memory Interface Applications Engineer

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

Location Note: Open to hiring for this role in Austin, Ottawa or Boxborough

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive innovations that shape how we live and connect. Our technology leads the way in chip design, verification, and IP integration, powering high-performance silicon and software. Join us to help shape the future through continuous innovation.

You Are:

You bring 8+ years of digital design experience, have an expertise in Memory Interface IPs (DDR, LPDDR, HBM), and a solid grasp of AMBA/AXI bus architectures. You excel at digital design debug/verification, lab debug and silicon bring-up, and communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal cross-functional teams. With a degree in Electronics Engineering, you thrive in dynamic environments, adapt quickly, and are eager to stay ahead in evolving memory protocols. You're ready for up to 15% travel and passionate about technology and customer success.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting post-sales integration and silicon bring-up of Memory Interface PHY and Controller IPs
• Delivering technical presentations and hands-on training to customers and internal teams
• Creating clear documentation and user collateral
• Drive resolution of issues with customer with help from engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues
• Staying current with memory protocols (DDR5, LPDDR6, HBM4, etc.)
• Identify and proposed product usability enhancements through customer feedback and experience using Synopsys IP

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhance customer experience through expert support
• Enable smooth integration, reducing time-to-market
• Improve documentation and product usability
• Strengthen Synopsys' Memory Interface IP leadership
• Drive continuous product improvement
• Promote adoption of advanced memory solutions

What You'll Need:

• Previous experience in digital design (Verilog/VHDL), including simulation, waveform debug and synthesis
• Experience with Memory Interface PHY and Controller IPs
• Hands-on lab/debug and silicon bring-up experience
• Familiarity with AMBA/AXI interfaces, ASIC design flow fundamentals, Signal and Power Integrity skills.
• Proficiency in Linux and scripting (Python, Perl)
• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Who You Are:

• Clear communicator and team collaborator
• Organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Proactive and solution-focused

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

Join a global team focused on customer success and product excellence in Memory Interface IPs, collaborating on leading-edge silicon solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits. Your recruiter will share more about salary and benefits during the process

Travel:

Up to 15% travel required for customer support and collaboration.

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.