Solutions Engineering, Staff Engineer DFT
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Synopsys is looking for a Staff Engineer in Solutions Engineering, DFT based in Shanghai. This role focuses on owning full customer DFT engagements, providing technical training, debugging complex issues, and supporting pre-sales technical evaluations. The ideal candidate has significant DFT experience and strong problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Own full customer DFT engagements from project kickoff through tape-out and first-silicon bring-up, covering scan compression, ATPG, XLBIST, OCC, IEEE 1687/1149, and hierarchical test flows.
- Deliver hands-on technical training, workshops, and best-practice enablement sessions to customer DFT engineering teams across China.
- Reproduce complex customer issues in-house, create minimal test cases, and partner with R&D to resolve product gaps, enhance features, and improve quality of results.
- Support pre-sales technical evaluations and benchmarks, translating customer requirements into proof-of-concept flows using TestMAX, DFTMAX, and TetraMAX.
- Write and maintain reusable enablement collateral including flow documentation, known issue summaries, and workaround guides for both internal teams and customers.
- Debug DFT and ATPG issues using simulation, waveform analysis, and DRC/log file forensics to isolate root cause under tight schedule pressure.
- Work across time zones with global R&D, sales, and customer teams, and travel to customer sites in China as needed for critical engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1+ years of hands-on DFT experience covering implementation, ATPG, or silicon test in a design or validation role.
- Working knowledge of scan insertion, compression architectures, ATPG, OCC, IJTAG/IEEE 1687, and hierarchical DFT methodologies.
- Proficiency with Verilog or SystemVerilog for reading RTL and netlists, and strong Unix/Linux command-line skills.
- Scripting ability in Tcl, Python, or Perl to automate flows, parse logs, and build test environments.
- Experience debugging DFT and ATPG issues using simulation tools, waveform viewers, and DRC/log file analysis to isolate root cause.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, comfortable leading customer calls and writing clear technical summaries and reports.
- Willingness to work across global time zones and travel to customer sites in China as needed for onsite engagements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with commercial DFT or ATPG tools such as Synopsys TestMAX, DFTMAX, TetraMAX, or equivalent platforms is a strong plus.
- Silicon bring-up, ATE pattern validation, or diagnosis experience including scan chain failure analysis, logic diagnosis, or failure remapping is a plus.
- Knowledge of static timing analysis for DFT modes, scan stitching, and at-speed test constraints is a plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
- In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
- Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
- Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
- Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
- Competitive salaries.
Skills
VerilogSystemVerilogTclPythonPerl
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Company
Synopsys IncJob Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Shanghai, China
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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