Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer - SPDM
Synopsys, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
You Are
You are a Principal-level engineer with over a decade spent at the intersection of simulation, data management, and Digital Engineering. You’re known as the expert who senior leaders turn to when the stakes are high and the challenges are complex. You can walk into a room of VPs and directors, listen closely, and quickly translate business needs into technical solutions that make sense. You thrive as a trusted advisor, combining strategic perspective with hands‑on technical depth—whether you’re architecting scalable CAE solutions, mentoring the next generation of engineers, or representing your team on an industry stage. You care about driving real outcomes: better workflows, smarter data, and measurable improvements for your customers. You’re motivated by the chance to influence product direction, shape technical roadmaps, and help organizations embed simulation at the heart of their engineering process. At Synopsys, you’ll find a place where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your impact is seen across the industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading customer‑facing technical engagements from discovery and solution architecture to demonstrations, evaluations, and defining success criteria
Architecting scalable, differentiated CAE and simulation data management solutions using the Synopsys Simulation & Analysis platform
Serving as a trusted advisor to key customer accounts, translating business initiatives into simulation‑driven Digital Engineering solutions
Leading assessment and consultancy projects that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements for customers
Engaging directly with Directors, VPs, and senior stakeholders to define Digital Engineering strategies and roadmaps
Collaborating closely with product management and R&D to influence Synopsys product direction
Mentoring and developing application engineers, driving best practices, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing
Representing Synopsys externally through conference presentations, industry events, and thought leadership activities
The Impact You Will Have
Drive the adoption and scaling of simulation and data management for leading organizations
Deliver tangible productivity and quality improvements that matter to customers’ engineering outcomes
Help shape Synopsys product strategy by surfacing real‑world needs and technical insights to R&D and product management
Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a leader in Digital Engineering and simulation‑driven innovation
Accelerate customers’ journey toward simulation‑driven Digital Engineering, embedding best practices across industries
Mentor and elevate the technical excellence of the Synopsys engineering community
What You'll Need
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
At least 10 years of professional experience in CAE, engineering software, or Digital Engineering environments
Deep expertise in simulation workflows, CAE platforms, and simulation data management (SPDM)
Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise‑scale engineering solutions
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
Ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25–50% as required
Who You Are
You make complex technical topics clear for both engineers and business leaders, moving easily between big‑picture strategy and hands‑on solution design
You build trust quickly, listen actively, and translate business challenges into technical roadmaps that work
You’re energized by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and raising the bar for your team
You’re comfortable presenting at conferences and industry events, and you use those platforms to drive thought leadership for Synopsys
You thrive in distributed, global teams and can build strong working relationships across time zones and cultures
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.
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You are a Principal-level engineer with over a decade spent at the intersection of simulation, data management, and Digital Engineering. You’re known as the expert who senior leaders turn to when the stakes are high and the challenges are complex. You can walk into a room of VPs and directors, listen closely, and quickly translate business needs into technical solutions that make sense. You thrive as a trusted advisor, combining strategic perspective with hands‑on technical depth—whether you’re architecting scalable CAE solutions, mentoring the next generation of engineers, or representing your team on an industry stage. You care about driving real outcomes: better workflows, smarter data, and measurable improvements for your customers. You’re motivated by the chance to influence product direction, shape technical roadmaps, and help organizations embed simulation at the heart of their engineering process. At Synopsys, you’ll find a place where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your impact is seen across the industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading customer‑facing technical engagements from discovery and solution architecture to demonstrations, evaluations, and defining success criteria
Architecting scalable, differentiated CAE and simulation data management solutions using the Synopsys Simulation & Analysis platform
Serving as a trusted advisor to key customer accounts, translating business initiatives into simulation‑driven Digital Engineering solutions
Leading assessment and consultancy projects that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements for customers
Engaging directly with Directors, VPs, and senior stakeholders to define Digital Engineering strategies and roadmaps
Collaborating closely with product management and R&D to influence Synopsys product direction
Mentoring and developing application engineers, driving best practices, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing
Representing Synopsys externally through conference presentations, industry events, and thought leadership activities
The Impact You Will Have
Drive the adoption and scaling of simulation and data management for leading organizations
Deliver tangible productivity and quality improvements that matter to customers’ engineering outcomes
Help shape Synopsys product strategy by surfacing real‑world needs and technical insights to R&D and product management
Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a leader in Digital Engineering and simulation‑driven innovation
Accelerate customers’ journey toward simulation‑driven Digital Engineering, embedding best practices across industries
Mentor and elevate the technical excellence of the Synopsys engineering community
What You'll Need
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
At least 10 years of professional experience in CAE, engineering software, or Digital Engineering environments
Deep expertise in simulation workflows, CAE platforms, and simulation data management (SPDM)
Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise‑scale engineering solutions
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
Ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25–50% as required
Who You Are
You make complex technical topics clear for both engineers and business leaders, moving easily between big‑picture strategy and hands‑on solution design
You build trust quickly, listen actively, and translate business challenges into technical roadmaps that work
You’re energized by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and raising the bar for your team
You’re comfortable presenting at conferences and industry events, and you use those platforms to drive thought leadership for Synopsys
You thrive in distributed, global teams and can build strong working relationships across time zones and cultures
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.
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