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Senior Application Engineer (EDA)

SOMERSET STAFFING


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:
Industry: Semiconductors
Job Category: Engineering - Engineering Design

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design simulation prototyping test manufacturing and optimization. Our 15000 employees create world-class solutions in communications 5G automotive energy quantum aerospace defense and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging they can be more creative innovative and thrive at all points in their careers.

The Application Engineer leads the evaluation deployment and support of innovative this role the Application Engineer will act as a technical reference working closely with customers partners R&D Engineers and Sales teams to evaluate and deploy major new flows methods and capabilities to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Regional subject matter expert in multiple tools
  • Lead technical campaigns and direct peers to successful completion
  • Own complete solution (i.e. tool/command documentation etc.) and drive to closure
  • Develop and deliver training/education to peers customers
  • Be a mentor for junior levels
  • Negotiate success criteria with customers for critical technical campaigns
  • Discover and contribute to closing new business opportunities
  • Become a trusted advisor to at least two customers
  • Within their field of expertise they are not relying on fellow peers for gaps in skill set. I.e. issues encountered are beyond peer knowledge

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 12 years experience MS with 10 years experience or PhD with 7 years experience
  • Extensive commercial experience with EDA semiconductors design and methodologies>
  • Demonstrated leadership with a track record of delivering state-of-the-art results on complex problems
  • Excellent TCL Python programming skills translating into an ability to take a customer specification and code a solution

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Expert-level knowledge and leadership in EDA semiconductor design specializing in digital RTL design Power analysis power optimization PPA trade-off verification etc
  • Experience leading technical efforts to deliver innovative solutions that advance large-scale commercial products
  • Proven ability to understand business requirements and translate them into software roadmaps and plans
  • Ability to disseminate complex information in a clear way to customers sales teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to drive success across teams and geographies and to mentor others

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Accident Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Skills and Certifications note: bold skills and certification are required
EDA
Power Analysis
Semiconductor design methodologies
TCL
Python
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No