Senior Applications Engineer / Erfahrener Applikationsingenieur

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15553 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03.22.2026

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.

Our Product Management Group for Systems is dedicated to enabling customers to adopt a software-first approach to building and testing high-performance embedded systems. We are the world’s leading provider of solutions for accelerating Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) validation through Synopsys virtual prototyping and electronic digital twin technologies, eliminating months off customers’ project schedules.

You Are:

You are a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for transforming the automotive industry through virtualization and simulation-driven development. With a deep understanding of automotive software development processes and ECU architectures, you thrive on guiding customers as they transition from hardware-based tools to advanced virtual environments. Your technical expertise in C/C++/Python and embedded systems, combined with strong communication skills in both German and English, makes you a trusted partner for customers and colleagues alike.

As a Senior Applications Engineer, you are motivated by delivering tangible results and enhancing productivity for automotive engineering teams. You are a quick learner who adapts rapidly to evolving technologies, and you approach problem-solving with creativity and discipline. You value collaboration, maintaining an open and friendly atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork. Driven by deadlines and high standards, you consistently strive to exceed customer expectations, knowing that their success is the foundation of your own.

You embrace agile, fast-paced environments and enjoy working both independently and with diverse teams across continents. Your experience in automotive standards, protocols, and simulation tools enables you to provide expert support and training, ensuring customers achieve their quality and time-to-market goals. You are excited to be at the forefront of digital transformation in automotive engineering, contributing to the advancement of smart, connected vehicles.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Guide customer engineering teams in transitioning from hardware-based development tools (HiLs, test rigs, PiLs) to advanced virtual prototyping and simulation environments.
• Deliver technical product demonstrations, evaluations, and training sessions to showcase Synopsys virtualization and digital twin technologies.
• Provide expert support for product usage, troubleshooting, and tracking issues reported by customers, ensuring high satisfaction and successful implementations.
• Collaborate with sales and customer technical leaders to identify business challenges and develop effective technical solutions for new and existing accounts.
• Contribute feedback to R&D teams to enhance product features based on customer needs and industry trends.
• Promote Synopsys technologies at trade shows, seminars, and industry events, acting as a brand ambassador and thought leader.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate customer adoption of simulation-driven development, improving productivity and reducing project timelines by months.
• Enhance quality and reliability in automotive software validation, supporting customers in meeting demanding industry standards.
• Drive customer success, directly influencing retention and utilization of Synopsys products across global accounts.
• Shape the development of future products by providing actionable feedback from real-world customer scenarios.
• Increase Synopsys’ visibility and reputation as a leader in automotive virtualization and digital twin technologies.
• Support the evolution of smart, connected vehicles by enabling innovative engineering approaches and solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• Thorough understanding of automotive software development processes, tool chains, and ECU architectures.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++/Python, preferably with a background in embedded software development.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in German and English, both spoken and written.

What is nice for You to have:

• Previous experience in an Application Engineering position.
• Knowledge about and experience in basic software stacks commonly found in automotive.
• Understanding of automotive standards such as A2L, XIL, AUTOSAR, FMI, MDF, PAR, DCM, POSIX, ISO26262.
• Expertise in automotive protocols and services such as CAN, FlexRay, XCP and Ethernet including Some/IP and DoIP.
• Experience with SiL (Software in the Loop) solutions.
• Experience with simulation, testing and calibration tools used in the industry.
• Knowledge of processors such as ARM, TriCore, PowerPC.
• Knowledge about test automation, continuous integration and test (like Jenkins).
• Experience with cloud based development and test environment.

Who You Are:

• Customer-focused, recognizing that your success is tied to customer outcomes.
• Collaborative and friendly, fostering a productive and creative team environment.
• Quick learner and creative problem-solver, adapting to new challenges with agility.
• Results-driven and motivated by deadlines, maintaining high standards in your work.
• Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with colleagues and customers globally.
• Disciplined and thorough, delivering reliable and high-quality solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join our Product Management Group for Systems—a dynamic, cross-continental team committed to advancing the automotive industry’s software-first transformation. We work closely with customers, R&D, and sales, leveraging cutting-edge virtualization and digital twin technologies to enable faster, smarter development and validation of embedded systems. Together, we foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, supporting each other to achieve ambitious goals.

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.

• Attractive salary with regular bonus and other financial incentives
• Support for state-of-the-art products using cutting-edge technologies
• Exposure to colleagues and customers spanning across all continents
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment

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.