Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

About the role

This position can be remote anywhere in the US. You Are:

• A seasoned engineering professional with a passion for digital transformation, you thrive in environments where technology, data, and innovation intersect.
• You bring a wealth of experience in engineering software, technical consulting, and materials information management, making you a trusted advisor to both customers and colleagues.
• Your deep understanding of product development processes empowers you to bridge complex technical challenges with actionable solutions.
• You are adept at translating intricate data flows and integration requirements into clear recommendations, whether you're speaking with hands-on engineers or senior leaders.
• Your communication skills are exceptional—capable of delivering persuasive workshops, insightful presentations, and consultative engagements that drive adoption and best practices.
• You are highly organized and self-driven, managing multiple priorities with ease in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Your curiosity and forward-thinking mindset propel you to continuously seek improvement, staying ahead of industry trends and nurturing a culture of learning.
• You are a mentor, elevating your team, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration.
• Your analytical prowess allows you to balance tactical execution with strategic vision, ensuring that materials information becomes a core enabler of engineering excellence.
• You are committed to building trust and credibility, delivering measurable outcomes that strengthen customer relationships and advance Synopsys' leadership in digital engineering.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior contributor and subject-matter expert for Material Information Management (MIM) within customer and internal engagements.

• Support and guide customers through the implementation, integration, and adoption of materials data management platforms across engineering environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and product development teams to integrate materials data with PLM, CAE, and other enterprise systems.
• Translate complex technical and data challenges into clear recommendations for both hands-on engineers and senior leadership.
• Deliver technical workshops, demonstrations, and presentations that build confidence and drive adoption of best practices.
• Partner with product management and development teams to influence product roadmap, interoperability, and usability based on real-world customer needs.
• Mentor less-experienced colleagues and contribute to internal best practices, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering software, or technical consulting roles.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and how data flows across the engineering lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience or deep familiarity with Material Information Management (MIM) or enterprise materials data management.
• Experience in engineering data management, PLM integration, or digital engineering workflows.
• Working knowledge of database systems and data modeling concepts.
• Experience with API-based integrations and software implementation or deployment projects.
• Familiarity with CAE, PLM, or materials data management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think both tactically and strategically.
• Exposure to agile or iterative project delivery methodologies is a plus.

Qualifications

• A trusted, consultative partner who can engage confidently with engineers, architects, and senior stakeholders.
• An excellent communicator who can explain complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Self-driven, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Curious and forward-thinking, with a passion for digital transformation and continuous improvement.
• A mentor and role model who elevates team capability and contributes to a strong learning culture.