Application Engineer - Sr Staff, DFT

Synopsys; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced DFT engineer to join a team of Product Engineers and Product Specialists focused on advancing semiconductor design methodologies and delivering measurable value to customers. You will translate customer challenges into technical, scalable solutions using Synopsys DFT tools.

You will configure and deploy DFT tool flows, automate workflows with TCL, Python, or Perl, and deliver demos while collaborating with account teams, R&D, and customers to align

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of hands-on semiconductor design and DFT engineering.
• Deep knowledge of scan insertion, ATPG, and DFT verification.
• Proficient in TCL, Python, or Perl for automation.
• Experience with TestMAX Manager, Formality, VCS is a plus.
• Experience working directly with customers to gather requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with semiconductor customers to understand DFT challenges and tool flow requirements, then translate into technical solutions using Synopsys DFT tools including TestMAX Manager.
• Configure, customize, and deploy DFT tool flows tailored to customer designs, including scan insertion, ATPG, and verification using TestMAX ATPG, Formality, and VCS.
• Deliver hands-on technical demos and proof-of-concept implementations showing how the toolset solves design and test problems.
• Script automation solutions in TCL, Python, or Perl to streamline customer workflows, improve tool adoption, and address gaps.
• Collaborate with Account teams to gather requirements and provide regular technical updates throughout engagements.
• Partner with R&D to surface customer feedback and influence product roadmaps.
• Stay current on DFT methodologies and semiconductor design trends to keep solutions relevant and scalable.

Skills

DFT engineering

VLSI design

Scripting TCL

Python

Perl

Tool customization

Customer engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

TestMAX Manager

Formality

VCS

TestMAX ATPG

Job description

You will join a team of Product Engineers and Product Specialists focused on advancing semiconductor design methodologies and delivering measurable value to customers. This team works closely with Application Engineers and R&D to ensure customer needs are met with solutions that are reliable, scalable, and grounded in real-world design challenges. The work you do here protects Synopsys' reputation for excellence in the semiconductor industry and directly influences how customers experience and adopt our DFT toolset.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work directly with semiconductor customers to understand their DFT challenges, design constraints, and tool flow requirements, then translate those into technical solutions using Synopsys DFT tools including TestMAX Manager
• Configure, customize, and deploy DFT tool flows tailored to customer designs, including scan insertion, ATPG, and verification using TestMAX ATPG, Formality, and VCS
• Deliver hands‑on technical demos and proof‑of‑concept implementations that show customers exactly how the toolset solves their specific design and test problems
• Script automation solutions in TCL, Python, or Perl to streamline customer workflows, improve tool adoption, and address gaps in existing flows
• Collaborate with Account teams to gather requirements, align on customer priorities, and provide regular technical updates throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Partner with R&D to surface customer feedback, reproduce tool issues, and influence product roadmap decisions based on real‑world design challenges
• Stay current on DFT methodologies, semiconductor design trends, and emerging test strategies to ensure the solutions you deliver remain relevant and scalable

What You'll Need

• 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 with direct exposure to VLSI design principles and design flows
• Deep working knowledge of Design for Testability methodologies, including scan insertion, ATPG, and DFT verification techniques
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Python, or Perl for automation, tool customization, and workflow optimization
• Direct experience with semiconductor design tools and flows, exposure to TestMAX Manager, Formality, VCS, or TestMAX ATPG is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers, gather technical requirements, and deliver solutions that meet both technical and business objectives
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a track record of diagnosing complex tool or design issues and finding practical paths forward