Descriptions & RequirementsJob Description and Requirements
We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
In this role, the Senior Application Engineer will join the AGI IT Application team and will be responsible for maintaining and improving AGI's Application Services, including daily monitoring, support configuration and maintenance of enterprise-wide applications. In addition, this role will be working with the Infrastructure and Operation Teams to support new projects and architecture upgrades to help enhance the IT environment (including automation via scripts). This individual is expected to operate at a senior level and own the areas listed below, which includes being able to clearly present and communicate solutions, applications architecture, security compliance, and access entitlement for their area of responsibility.
You Are
You have spent years keeping enterprise applications running, not just functional but actually reliable , the kind of reliable where teams trust the systems you maintain and you know exactly why that trust matters. You understand that the real work is not the initial install, it is the monitoring, the patching, the 3 a.m. troubleshooting when a production environment hiccups, and the documentation you write so the next person does not have to reverse-engineer your decisions.
You are comfortable in PowerShell, Active Directory, and cloud environments, and you know when to escalate to a vendor and when to dig in yourself. You think in systems, not silos. When a ticket comes in, you see patterns, not just problems. You can walk into a room of stakeholders, explain what broke and why, and present a fix that makes sense to both the technical team and the business owner who just wants their application back.
You do not need someone to tell you what to own. You see a gap in documentation or a recurring issue in ServiceNow, and you fix it. At Synopsys, you will work on applications that support a global engineering organization, and the systems you maintain will matter every single day.
What You'll Be Doing
Create and maintain production environments for enterprise-wide applications, including server and desktop specifications, client software packaging, server software installations, integrations and customizations; schedule work with vendors; perform installations or upgrades, final testing and health monitoring after installation or upgrade.
Monitor the health of enterprise-wide applications, including error logs, server performance, and memory and processor usage.
Resolve and respond to Help Desk tickets related to enterprise-wide applications, plus all other applications as needed; note trends; perform troubleshooting; perform problem management, including escalating to other teams and to vendors as needed.
Assist Operations in keeping current on patches and releases related to enterprise-wide applications; review release notes; track resolutions to existing software problems; recommend updates to install.
Assist with the testing of new software or new versions of software. Create and maintain test environments for enterprise-wide applications, including server specifications and software installations, integrations and customizations.
Development and script new requirements as code changes and execution of the code changes to the application system.
Support IT application level 3 support / triage and maintenance where necessary.
Ensure proper uniformity, documentation, and configuration control of technology platforms, processes and projects.
Serve as a leader for new enterprise-wide applications or updates to existing applications; serve as a project member on projects to which you are assigned that are run by another team member or manager.
Function as a back-up for all other applications that may be primarily supported and maintained by others on the Applications team.
Assist, teach and mentor Applications Analysts and Engineers on the team.
Other related job duties, as assigned.
The Impact You Will Have
- You will keep critical enterprise applications running smoothly for thousands of users, reducing downtime and ensuring teams can focus on their work instead of system issues
- Your monitoring and proactive maintenance will catch problems early, preventing outages that would otherwise disrupt engineering workflows across the company
- The scripts and automation you build will save the team hours of manual work each week and create repeatable, reliable processes for future deployments
- Your documentation will become the foundation for onboarding new team members and cross-training existing engineers, raising the technical capability of the entire Applications team
- You will help shape the architecture and tooling decisions for enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance as Synopsys continues to grow
- Your ability to troubleshoot complex integrations and escalate effectively will strengthen vendor relationships and accelerate resolution times when issues arise
- You will mentor junior engineers and analysts, helping them develop the technical depth and problem-solving instincts needed to own their own systems
What You'll Need
- Minimum of seven years of extensive experience managing enterprise-wide applications, preferably with a software company.
- Infrastructure, server, operating systems and network communications knowledge.
- Strong ability to install and maintain any enterprise-wide application, including servers, customizations and integrations.
- Proficient knowledge of desktop operating systems, software and software packaging practices.
- Competent with a proven history working with Active Directory, DNS, group policy, RBAC, and File Services.
- Experience with M365, Azure or AWS cloud-based environments and solutions a plus.
- Able to write custom and complex scripts, as well as maintain existing scripts with source control (PowerShell preferred)
- Able to document work performed for cross-pollination and repeatability.
- Able to present and plan projects, problems, and challenges for the area of responsibility. Ability to execute projects based upon charter and requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in IS or equivalent.
- Motivated and energetic team player.
- Able to work independently and own tasks to completion.
- Add to all Job descriptions going forward: Ability to obtain and maintain a United States (US) Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Security Clearance.
Who You Are
- Active TS/SCI Security clearance
- Experience supporting ServiceNow, CyberArk, Tanium, and SailPoint applications.
- Experience with GitHub and or GitLab.
- Experience supporting Linux (CentOS/RHEL preferred) applications.
- Experience with security compliance regarding NIST and CMMC.
- Experience with writing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Experience with database management systems.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in information technology from an accredited college/university is preferred OR Minimum of two (3) years of helpdesk experience within information technology.
- Industry certification on hardware and software is preferred
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- United States Citizenship required
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will join the AGI IT Application team, a group responsible for maintaining and improving enterprise-wide applications that support Synopsys operations globally. The team works closely with Infrastructure and Operations teams on projects, architecture upgrades, and automation initiatives. You will be expected to operate at a senior level, owning specific application areas and serving as a technical leader and mentor to Applications Analysts and Engineers on the team.
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.
