FPGA Prototyping/ Emulation Staff Application Engineer

Job description

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India **Category** Engineering **Hire Type** Employee **Job ID** 18009 **Date posted** 07/01/2026 **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 prototyping & emulation platforms , 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 expert in FPGA‑based prototyping and emulation with a deep understanding of FPGA architectures and hands‑on experience with industry‑leading platforms such as **HAPS** and **ZeBu**. You bring strong FPGA debugging skills and a practical, execution‑focused approach to solving complex system challenges. Your collaborative mindset and proactive attitude enable you to drive results in fast‑moving environments. You excel at working closely with **R&D, Product Validation, Product Engineering****teams****and****Customers** to evaluate, deploy, and enhance cutting‑edge prototyping and emulation technologies. Your passion for innovation and continuous improvement ensures the delivery of high‑quality, optimized solutions that accelerate product development. **What You’ll Be Doing:** - **Validate advanced prototyping and emulation features** using large, complex customer SoC designs, ensuring high performance, scalability, and functionality across HAPS and ZeBu-based systems. - **Analyze complex design and product challenges,** develop innovative solutions, and provide strategic recommendations that enhance customer productivity, debug efficiency, and overall satisfaction - **Provide technical leadership and domain expertise** to define and refine requirements for HAPS and ZeBu product flows, driving accurate implementation and continuous quality improvements. - **Collaborate cross‑functionally** with R&D, Applications Engineering, and global teams to deliver seamless customer experiences and accelerate successful prototyping deployments. **The Impact You Will Have:** - **Strengthen cross‑functional collaboration** to elevate product quality and enhance end‑customer satisfaction. - Drive innovation by defining forward‑looking requirements for product development. - **Standardize and optimize workflows** to improve efficiency, promote reuse, and ensure compliance with organizational and industry best practices. **What You’ll Need:** - **5+ years of hands-on experience** in FPGA-based Prototyping, FPGA design, and Hardware debug. - **Strong proficiency** in Verilog, System Verilog, RTL design, Synthesis, Simulation, and working with latest FPGA architectures. - **Practical experience** with scripting languages such as Python and Tcl, along with familiarity in design automation flows and productivity tools. - **Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills**, with a proven ability to deliver innovative and scalable solutions to challenging technical problems. - Knowledge of ARM® bus architectures, display controllers/interfaces, and industry‑standard protocols such as USB, PCIe, SATA, DDR etc. (preferred). **Who You Are:** You are a strong analytical thinker with exceptional problem‑solving skills. A natural collaborator, you communicate with clarity and influence, enabling effective teamwork across diverse technical and organizational groups. You thrive in dynamic, fast‑changing environments and bring a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset to every challenge. Your passion for innovation and continuous improvement drives you to push boundaries and elevate standards. Adaptable and resourceful, you embrace new ideas, learn quickly, and consistently deliver outstanding results. Your ability to work seamlessly with cross‑functional teams makes you a trusted partner and an asset to any organization. **The Team You’ll Be a Part Of:** You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team focused on driving the next generation of prototyping and emulation solutions. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of technology. We work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. **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.