Staff Application Engineer (Electronics Thermal Management) - Central/Eastern US (16194)

General Information

Job Title Staff Application Engineer (Electronics Thermal Management) - Central/Eastern US (16194) Job ID 16194 City San Jose State/Province California Date Posted 11-Mar-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Applications Engineering Hire Type Employee Base Salary Range: $112000 - $168000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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 chip design, 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 a passionate engineering professional with a deep curiosity for solving complex thermal management challenges in electronics. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a specialized focus on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), you thrive in environments where innovation meets real-world applications. Your experience with engineering simulation tools—especially Ansys products such as Fluent, Icepak, or Mechanical—sets you apart as a trusted subject matter expert. Your expertise is matched by your desire to collaborate closely with customers, understanding their unique design workflows, and translating their requirements into state-of-the-art simulation solutions. You are comfortable working independently as well as within multi-disciplinary teams and are adept at communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You are driven by a commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and sharing your knowledge through training, presentations, and customer engagements. Your professional demeanor, business acumen, and strong organizational skills enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. You are excited by the prospect of influencing product development, supporting sales and marketing efforts, and making a tangible impact on both Synopsys and the broader electronics industry.

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