Principal Applications Engineer-18372

Synopsys; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys seeks an experienced Product Applications Engineer with DFT expertise to diagnose design integration issues and drive DFT technologies across semiconductor environments.

You will lead technical resolutions, influence requirements, and shape how AI-enabled test flows are deployed in collaboration with field and R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in DFT for SoC and ASIC development.
• Strong customer-facing technical leadership and applications engineering.
• Deep expertise in ATPG, DFT, BIST, and logic test methodologies.
• Experience with TestMAX DFT/ATPG/Manager or equivalent products.
• Ability to build technical plans, manage risks and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical resolutions of test technology deployments with R&D, Product, and Field teams.
• Influence requirements across customer programs and internal initiatives for test technology.
• Define best practices for design test methodology reviews and signoff checklists.
• Drive AI-enabled flow initiatives to improve integration and debug workflows.
• Create feedback loops with R&D and Product to improve tool quality and enablement.
• Use field feedback to strengthen deployment quality and trend analysis.

Skills

DFT expertise

Customer-facing leadership

Execution skills

Technical communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years

Master's degree with 8+ years

Tools

TestMAX DFT

TestMAX ATPG

TestMAX Manager

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, manufacturing test, analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with customers across industries to maximize productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

An experienced Product Applications Engineer with DFT expertise. You quickly recognize design integration breakdowns, methodology gaps and sign-off issues related to Design-For-Test methodologies and solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to apply technical expertise while shaping how advanced DFT technologies are developed and deployed across semiconductor environments.

You cut through ambiguity, diagnose issues and provide timely workaround and drive the right solutions. You work well with field/customers and turn product knowledge into practical outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead technical resolutions of test technology deployments, partnering with R&D, Product, and Field teams.
• Influence technical priorities on requirements across customer programs and internal initiatives in the areas of test compression technology, integration with scan implementation tools and test vector generation.
• Define and follow best practices for design test methodology reviews, support of field teams, signoff checklists, and engagement models
• Drive AI-enabled flow initiatives using TestMAX DFT, TestMAX ATPG, and TestMAX Manager to improve integration and debug workflows
• Create feedback loops with R&D and Product to improve tool quality, documentation, and enablement
• Use issues for trend analysis and field feedback to strengthen deployment quality

The Impact You Will Have

• Shape how Synopsys supports customers via field in critical DFT and ATPG engagements.
• Catch methodology gaps and tool limitations early, reducing schedule risk before tape-out
• Improve adoption and deployment quality of Synopsys test products through stronger field-to-product feedback loops
• Create successful outcomes, strengthening trust in strategic accounts
• Influence on how AI and automation are applied to create highly productive in test workflows
• Become a recognized technical authority for test technology across Synopsys and key customers

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's (with 10+ years) or Master's (8+ years) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience in DFT for SoC and ASIC development, with a strong track record of customer-facing technical leadership and applications engineering
• Deep expertise in ATPG, DFT, BIST, and logic test methodologies, including hands-on experience with TestMAX DFT, TestMAX ATPG, and TestMAX Manager or equivalent products.
• Strong execution skills and the ability to build technical plans, manage risks and dependencies, lead escalations, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience integrating DFT into synthesis flows, creating tester-ready ATPG vectors with signoff results, and supporting tape-out handoff milestones
• Experience supporting customers through critical tape-out schedules is a strong plus, especially in competitive accounts

Who You Are

• You know how to engage field/customers and R&D to find root causes and move toward resolution
• You can explain complex DFT/ATPG tradeoffs or tool limitations clearly to senior stakeholders without losing technical nuance
• You are comfortable supporting multiple programs while maintaining rigor, urgency, and clear communication
• You think in terms of scalability, solving the immediate problem while improving the approach for future customers
• You document well and communicate clearly, whether through escalation plans, proof-of-concept summaries, or gap analyses
• You are willing to travel occasionally to support critical customer engagements when in-person collaboration matters

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will join the Hardware and Test Organization in a foundational technical role. You will help define best practices, influence how the team engages on complex customer issues, and raise the bar for customer success in test technology. This collaborative team works closely with customers to ensure successful deployment of Synopsys DFT products across a range of market segments.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Details will be provided during the hiring process.

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, color, 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 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. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.