Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer

Synopsys Inc; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys Inc in Warsaw invites an experienced DFT engineer to join our Test Applications Engineering team. You will design, validate, and optimize advanced test solutions for digital IC designs, collaborating with customers to deliver robust test flows and bring-up strategies.

We expect a strong background in RTL coding, DFT insertion, ATPG, MBIST architecture, and familiarity with agentic AI-driven tooling.

Qualifications

• Experience in RTL coding, DFT insertion, scan synthesis, ATPG, and MBIST architecture planning.
• Strong pattern generation and silicon bring-up knowledge.
• Fluent in communicating complex technical concepts to customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise for test solutions during design planning, budgeting, and implementation.
• Design rules checking for test methodologies during RTL coding stages.
• Implement and validate DFT techniques such as scan compression, core wrapping, and BIST.
• Generate and validate ATPG patterns with advanced fault models.
• Participate in customer design and flow reviews for seamless integration.
• Analyze and debug diagnostics to resolve issues efficiently.
• Support tape-out readiness with high-quality test logic and patterns.
• Deploy agentic AI flows for DFT at customer sites and feed findings to product roadmap.

Skills

DFT methodologies

Digital IC design

RTL coding

ATPG

MBIST architecture

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MBIST tooling

ATPG patterns

LLM-assisted tooling

Job description

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are an innovative thinker with a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving. With a strong background in Electrical or Computer Engineering, you excel in Design for Test (DFT) methodologies and have extensive experience in digital IC design. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Your ability to multitask and manage priorities makes you a valuable asset in fast-paced, project-oriented settings. You are dedicated to customer success, providing technical support and training to ensure optimal satisfaction. Your excellent communication skills enable you to interact effectively with end-users and managers alike, making you a trusted advisor and partner in their design and implementation journeys. You are excited by the shift toward AI-assisted and agentic EDA workflows, you see LLM-driven agents as a way to multiply your technical impact and are comfortable putting agentic tooling in front of demanding customers to deliver value

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing expertise for test solutions during design planning, budgeting, and implementation.
• Conducting test methodology design rules checking during RTL coding stages.
• Implementing and validating DFT techniques such as scan compression, core wrapping, and logic & memory Built-In Self-Test (BIST).
• Generating and validating Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) patterns, including advanced fault models.
• Participating in customer design and flow reviews to ensure seamless integration.
• Analyzing and debugging diagnostics to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Supporting tape-out readiness by delivering high-quality test logic and test patterns.
• Deploying and tuning agentic AI flows for DFT – scan insertion, ATPG setup, DRC triage, and diagnostics – at customer sites, and feeding real-world findings back into the product roadmap.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhancing customer satisfaction by delivering tailored DFT solutions that meet their specific needs.
• Driving innovation by developing and productizing next-generation test technologies.
• Improving the quality and reliability of digital IC designs through rigorous testing and validation.
• Contributing to the success of Synopsys by winning new customers through effective product demonstrations and evaluations.
• Shaping how the industry adopts agentic AI for test by turning customer engagements into productized agent capabilities, shortening DFT setup and debug cycles from weeks to days.

What You’ll Need:

• BSc with 7+ years/MSc with 5+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant fields of study.
• Experience with RTL coding, DFT insertion, scan synthesis, ATPG, and MBIST architecture planning.
• Excellent knowledge in pattern generation and silicon bring-up processes.
• Strong understanding of protocols like 1149.x, 1500 ad 1687.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex issues.
• Practical fluency with LLM-based coding assistants and agentic tools in an engineering workflow, and a clear point of view on where they can deliver value

Who You Are:

• An effective communicator with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a project-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive learner who stays updated with the latest technological advancements, including agentic-based workflows
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Innovative and creative in developing new methodologies and approaches.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join the Test Applications Engineering team under the Technical Sales Group at Synopsys. This team is at the forefront of delivering comprehensive DFT solutions, working closely with customers to integrate, validate, and bring up silicon designs. Collaborating with Solution Architects, you will help develop and productize next-gen test technologies, driving innovation and excellence in the field.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request.