Sr /Staff Applications Engineer( Backend)

Overview

Staff Applications Engineer – Location: HCM City

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for EDA PnR tools, addressing complex customer issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Take ownership of PPA (Performance, Power, Area) optimization initiatives, working directly with customers to drive improvements as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key accounts, engaging directly with customers to understand requirements, address escalations, and ensure successful adoption of solutions.
• Collaborate with regional managers and teams across APAC, US, India and other geographies to coordinate support activities and share best practices.
• Actively contribute to strategies that secure and expand market share by understanding competitive landscape and building strong customer relationships.
• Develop and share technical documentation, lead knowledge transfer, and mentor junior team members.

Key skills & experience

• 5+ years of Physical Design or related work experience
• Strong hands-on expertise with EDA PnR tools
• Proven track record of supporting customer projects and solving complex technical issues.
• Experience optimizing PPA metrics and driving technical success in customer environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English; able to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally.
• Ability to manage relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in business development, account management, or market engagement is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, onboarding, or leading technical initiatives.