Memory Interface Application Engineer

General Information

Descriptions & Requirements

Preferred locations: SF Bay Area, Austin, Ottawa, Boxborough

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape how we live and connect. Our technology powers the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. Join us to help shape the future through continuous innovation in chip design and IP integration.

You Are:

You are an experienced engineer (5+ years) with direct industry expertise in DDR, PCIe, and/or Ethernet protocols. Skilled in AMBA bus interfaces, AXI, and backend engineering, you excel at lab/debug and silicon bring-up. You communicate clearly, manage multiple projects, and thrive in global teams. You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering (VLSI preferred) and are ready to travel up to 20% for customer support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting post-sales integration and silicon bring-up of DDR PHY and Controller IPs
• Delivering technical presentations and training
• Creating documentation and user collateral
• Collaborating with internal and customer engineering teams
• Staying current with memory protocols (DDR5, LPDDR6, etc.)
• Driving product usability and adoption

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhance customer experience and project success
• Facilitate smooth integration of Synopsys DDR IP
• Improve product documentation and usability
• Strengthen Synopsys’ leadership in memory IP
• Deliver valuable feedback for product improvement
• Drive technology adoption through expert support

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in DDR, PCIe, Ethernet protocols
• Knowledge of AMBA/AXI, floor-planning, backend engineering
• Linux, Verilog/VHDL, ASIC design flow proficiency
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electronics Engineering (VLSI focus)
• Lab/debug and silicon bring-up skills

Who You Are:

• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• Problem-solver who thrives in dynamic settings

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a global team of engineers dedicated to customer success and product excellence in DDR IP solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Details provided during the hiring process.

Travel: Up to 20%

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.