Application Engineer - Sr Staff, DFT/ Design for Test
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In short
Synopsys is looking for a Sr Staff Application Engineer in Bengaluru, India, to provide expert DFT/Design for Test solutions to semiconductor customers. This role involves configuring and customizing DFT tool flows, scripting automation, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to ensure customer success with Synopsys DFT tools.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with semiconductor customers to understand DFT challenges, design constraints, and tool flow requirements.
- Translate customer needs into technical solutions using Synopsys DFT tools, including TestMAX Manager.
- Configure, customize, and deploy DFT tool flows for scan insertion, ATPG, and verification.
- Deliver hands-on technical demos and proof-of-concept implementations.
- Script automation solutions in TCL, Python, or Perl to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with Account teams to gather requirements and provide technical updates.
- Partner with R&D to surface customer feedback and influence product roadmaps.
- Stay current on DFT methodologies and semiconductor design trends.
Requirements
- Master's degree (M.Tech or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor design, DFT engineering, or related domains.
- Deep working knowledge of Design for Testability methodologies, including scan insertion, ATPG, and DFT verification.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like TCL, Python, or Perl.
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers, gather technical requirements, and deliver solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience with semiconductor design tools and flows, exposure to TestMAX Manager, Formality, VCS, or TestMAX ATPG is a strong plus.
- Ability to sketch out tool flow solutions on a whiteboard that makes sense to both engineers and managers.
- Proactive in asking questions, filling in gaps, and moving forward with available information.
- Comfortable bridging customer frustration and R&D priorities.
- Curiosity about changes in DFT, test strategies, and semiconductor design.
- Ability to debug tool flow issues independently and collaborate with experts when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
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