Applications Engineer, Sr I

TAIWAN – Hsinchu

Job Description and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:
Provides primarily pre-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex Synthesis products/applications/solutions. Uses in-depth Synthesis knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales staff and the customer through sales presentations and product demonstrations.  Assists the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and preparing detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications/solutions.  May create detailed design and implementation specifications for complex products/applications/systems. May build a mini-application based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of the application, often requiring product demo for client. May provide consultation to prospective users and/or product capability assessment and validation.  May also provide post-sales technical support for implementation, training, and maintenance of company products/applications/solutions.

Requirements
Understands and explains related technical issues in RTL synthesis, knowledge of company products and all potential applications.  Has a working knowledge of one or more programming languages.  Has effective communication skills.  Excellent customer interface, negotiation communication, and planning skills are required.  Leads and manages complex tasks to achieve timely completion consistent with program schedule and cost constraints.

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of  experience.  Possesses a solid understanding of Synthesis plus working knowledge of digital IC design.  Resolves issues in creative ways.  Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Execute projects from start to completion. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.  Receives little instructions on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments and projects.  Determines and develops recommendations to solutions.  Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.  Works on team-driven or task-oriented projects.   May guide more junior peers with aspects of their job.  Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise