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Applications Engineering, Sr Engineer

Synopsys · Remote (US) · Remote

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About Synopsys

Synopsys delivers comprehensive silicon-to-systems solutions that help innovators accelerate development, reduce risk, and drive breakthroughs. Backed by NEA.

About the role

You have spent time working at the intersection of optical systems and automotive engineering, and you know that the future of ADAS, autonomous driving, and next-generation sensing depends on getting the simulation right before the hardware ever hits the road. You understand the physics behind cameras, LiDAR, HUD, and lighting systems well enough to debug a sensor integration issue or explain why a virtual prototype is showing artifacts a real-world engineer would actually care about. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related engineering discipline
  • 1 to 3 years of industrial experience in automotive optical system development including cameras, LiDAR, HUD, HMI displays, interior monitoring systems, automotive lighting, or ADAS and autonomous driving platforms
  • Hands-on experience with optical simulation and design tools such as Zemax, Speos, or AVx, with strong fundamentals in optics and photonics
  • Experience in integration, testing, and evaluation of automotive sensors including cameras, radars, LiDARs, and ultrasonic sensors, including software-hardware integration and system bring-up
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ for workflow automation and simulation customization
  • Working level English skills for technical communication with global teams and customers
More about this role

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You have spent time working at the intersection of optical systems and automotive engineering, and you know that the future of ADAS, autonomous driving, and next-generation sensing depends on getting the simulation right before the hardware ever hits the road. You understand the physics behind cameras, LiDAR, HUD, and lighting systems well enough to debug a sensor integration issue or explain why a virtual prototype is showing artifacts a real-world engineer would actually care about.

You are comfortable sitting with an automotive OEM engineering team, understanding their sensor validation challenges, and walking out with a proof of concept plan that demonstrates real value in weeks, not months. You do not just run simulations, you think about how AI and...

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