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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for applications engineering manager in San Ramon, CA is $153,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,800.00 and $169,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Applications Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting technical solutions for customers. They work closely with sales, product development, and clients to ensure that products meet customer needs and industry standards. Their role includes managing projects, mentoring engineers, and providing technical guidance to improve product applications. Additionally, they analyze customer requirements, troubleshoot issues, and drive innovation to enhance product performance and usability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Applications Engineering Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Applications Engineering Manager, you need expertise in application development, systems integration, project management, and a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are commonly sought after. Leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help you motivate teams and bridge technical and business requirements. These abilities are crucial for successfully overseeing engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence, and meeting customer needs in a collaborative environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by Applications Engineering Managers, and how can they be addressed?

Applications Engineering Managers often face the challenge of balancing diverse customer requirements with resource constraints and technical feasibility. Managing cross-functional teams and ensuring clear communication between engineers, sales, and clients is key to overcoming these hurdles. Staying up-to-date with evolving technologies and industry standards also requires continuous learning and adaptability. By fostering a collaborative team culture, setting realistic project timelines, and maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders, managers can navigate these challenges effectively.
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Applications Engineering, Director- 16880

Applications Engineering, Director- 16880

Synopsys

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$214K - $322K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

General Information
Job Title
Director Applications Engineering
Job ID
16880
City
Sunnyvale
State/Province
California
Date Posted
07-Apr-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Applications Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $214000 - $322000
Descriptions & Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
Open to hiring for this role to be located in either Austin or Sunnyvale
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.
As the Director of Applications Engineering, this role leads a team of Application Engineers who partner with Synopsys' customers to successfully integrate leading-edge Interface IP (IIP) into ASIC SoCs/systems for next-generation products utilizing our PCIe/SERDES IPs.
You will be accountable for team execution, technical quality, customer success, and cross-functional alignment-hiring and developing talent, setting priorities, driving best practices, and owning escalations to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes across multiple customer programs.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead and develop a team of Application Engineers (hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management) to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
  • Set priorities,allocateresources, and manage execution across multiple customer engagements and internal deliverables;establishoperating rhythms and clear accountability.
  • Own customer escalations for Interface IP integration, driving structured debug and resolution plans in partnership with R&D, Product, and Program teams.
  • Define and standardize best practices for pre-silicon integration reviews, signoff checklists, and milestone-based customer engagement to improve predictability and quality.
  • Lead AI initiatives to define and implement an AI-empowered flow that accelerates pre-silicon IP integration, debug, and customer engagement processes.
  • Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and feedback loops to improve product quality, documentation, collateral, and enablement based on field learnings.
  • Track and report on key metrics (e.g., milestone health, issue trends, response times, customer satisfaction) and continuouslyimprovingteam processes.
  • Stay current on relevant standards and market trends (e.g., PCIe, SERDES and related ecosystem requirements) and translate them into team readiness and customer guidance.
  • Travel occasionally to support strategic customer engagements, executive reviews, and critical milestones.

The Impact You Will Have:
  • Enhancing the usability and adoption of Synopsys' Interface IP products by providing expert technical support.
  • Facilitating successful integration of IP into customer designs, contributing to their product development timelines.
  • Improving customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Driving innovation by working withcutting-edgetechnologies and industry specifications.
  • Strengthening Synopsys' market position through successful customer engagements and support.

  • Contributing to the development of next-generation products thatleveragehigh-speed protocols and advanced IP.

What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's orMaster'sdegree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 20+ years of experience in SoC/ASIC development, applications engineering, design, verification, or silicon/IP bring-up;witha track recordof customer-facing technical leadership.
  • Strong project/program management skills with a focus on execution and problem-solving: build and drive plans, manage risks/dependencies, lead escalations, and communicate clearly with internal and external executives.
  • Provenpeopleleadership: set team vision and operating rhythm; hire, coach, and develop an inclusive, high-performing team; drive execution across multiple customer programs.
  • Experience with high-speed protocols such asPCIe,Ethernet; Experience with High-Speed SerDes developmentor supportis a plus.
  • Technical depth in at least one domain: Front-End (RTL/SystemVerilog, CDC/RDC, lint, verification) and/or Back-End (synthesis, STA, place & route, signoff), or Analog/Mixed-Signal design and integration.
  • Strong understanding of SoC tape-out flows and milestones (integration, verification signoff, timing closure, and handoff), and experience supporting customers through critical tape-out schedules.

Who You Are:
  • Creative and results-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver solutions to customers.
  • Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer engagements.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:
The team focuses on enabling our Interface IP customers to integrate the IP into their SoC and assist them through their design flows and debugging critical issues. This collaborative team works closely with customers to ensure the successful deployment of Synopsys' leading Interface IP products in various market segments.
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.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software partner for creative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every single day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer building advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver exceptional, secure products for the era of connected everything. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 113 offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Since 1986, Synopsys has been at the heart of accelerating electronics innovation with engineers around the world having used Synopsys technology to successfully design and create billions of chips and systems that are found in the electronics that people rely on every single day.

Industry

Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Mountain View, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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