Digital CAD DFT Methodology, Sr Architect-19503

Synopsys; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys is seeking a senior DFT architect to design and deploy advanced DFT solutions for complex ASIC and SoC programs. You will guide test methodologies, advise customers, and drive scalable architectures across multiple engagements. The role emphasizes leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and production-ready implementation.

A strong background in ATPG and IEEE standards is required. You will collaborate with R&D, product engineering, and strategic accounts to shape next‑gen test

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 18+ years in semiconductor or EDA with DFT, ATPG, manufacturing test.
• Experience architecting DFT solutions for large ASIC/SoC designs.
• Hands-on with Synopsys TestMAX DFT and TestMAX ATPG.
• Strong knowledge of scan insertion, compression, hierarchical DFT, and diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Drive advanced DFT methodologies for complex ASIC/SoC programs across customer and internal engagements.
• Serve as a senior technical expert for Synopsys TestMAX DFT, ATPG, diagnosis, and silicon lifecycle solutions.
• Lead deployment of advanced DFT architectures including scan compression, hierarchical DFT, boundary scan, IEEE 1500 wrappers.
• Architect scalable test access networks using IEEE 1149.1, 1149.6, 1687, and 1500 standards.
• Develop best practices for DFT insertion, ATPG generation, pattern validation, diagnosis, and coverage optimization.
• Drive reusable methodologies, automation, and signoff criteria to improve deployment quality.
• Partner with R&D to influence product capabilities and methodology improvements.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen DFT expertise across the organization.

Skills

DFT architectures

ATPG

IEEE 1149.1

JTAG/IJTAG

Scripting (Python/Tcl)

RTL-to-GDSII flows

Leadership

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys TestMAX

TestMAX ATPG

Job description

We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You are a senior DFT architect with deep experience developing and deploying test solutions for complex ASIC and SoC designs. You bring strong expertise in scan architectures, ATPG, test access infrastructures, and DFT standards, along with the judgment to guide technical direction across complex programs and customer engagements.

You have a track record of solving difficult technical challenges, advancing methodology adoption, and helping teams deliver scalable, production-ready test solutions. You are comfortable working across design, product, and applications teams, and you know how to translate deep technical expertise into practical customer and business outcomes.

Position can be in the following locations: California, Texas or Oregon

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive advanced DFT methodologies for complex ASIC and SoC programs across customer and internal engagements
• Serve as a senior technical expert for Synopsys TestMAX DFT, ATPG, diagnosis, and silicon lifecycle solutions
• Lead deployment of advanced DFT architectures including scan compression, hierarchical DFT, boundary scan, IEEE 1500 wrapper solutions, IJTAG infrastructures, and embedded test technologies
• Architect scalable test access and instrumentation networks using IEEE 1149.1, IEEE 1149.6, IEEE 1687, and IEEE 1500 standards
• Develop best practices for DFT insertion, ATPG generation, pattern validation, diagnosis, and coverage optimization
• Drive reusable methodologies, automation, and signoff criteria that improve deployment quality and engineering efficiency
• Partner with R&D teams to influence product capabilities and methodology improvements
• Support strategic customer engagements, methodology reviews, and complex technical escalations
• Mentor engineers and help strengthen DFT expertise across the organization

The Impact You Will Have

• Enable successful deployment of advanced DFT methodologies across some of the most complex semiconductor programs in the industry
• Improve test quality, manufacturability, and silicon reliability for strategic customers
• Influence TestMAX methodology adoption through technical leadership and trusted customer engagement
• Accelerate use of standards-based test architecture across key customer accounts
• Improve engineering productivity through automation, methodology standardization, and best-practice development
• Strengthen Synopsys’ position as a trusted partner in DFT and manufacturing test solutions
• Contribute to technologies powering AI, automotive, networking, and high-performance computing applications

What You’ll Need

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 18+ years of experience in the semiconductor or EDA industry, including deep experience in DFT, ATPG, and manufacturing test methodologies
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing DFT solutions for large-scale ASIC and SoC designs
• Hands-on experience with Synopsys TestMAX DFT and TestMAX ATPG solutions
• Strong understanding of scan insertion, scan compression, hierarchical DFT, ATPG, diagnosis, coverage optimization, and test cost reduction techniques
• Expertise with standards including IEEE 1149.1, IEEE 1149.6, IEEE 1687, and IEEE 1500
• Experience developing and deploying JTAG / TAP architectures, boundary scan networks, IJTAG instrumentation networks, and embedded instrument access solutions
• Expertise integrating DFT IP including embedded compression, OCC, LBIST, TAP controllers, JTAG / IJTAG infrastructure, TDR networks, and IEEE 1500 wrappers
• Strong understanding of RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows and the interaction between DFT, synthesis, physical design, timing closure, and signoff
• Proficiency in Tcl, Python, Perl, Shell, or similar scripting languages for methodology development and automation

Who You Are

• A strategic and trusted technical leader capable of influencing engineering direction across organizations and supporting our customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• An exceptional communicator who can present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A mentor and innovator; someone who develops talent and always seeking opportunities to improve methodologies, tools and customer outcomes
• Results-driven, highly collaborative, and passionate about solving the industry's most challenging DFT problems.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of

You will join the Digital Methodology Center of Excellence, a highly visible organization responsible for defining and advancing Synopsys' DFT methodologies, best practices, and customer deployment strategies. Working closely with R&D, product engineering, customer success, and strategic accounts, you will help shape the future of Design-for-Test and drive successful adoption of the industry's most advanced test solutions worldwide.