Senior DFT Architect for SoCs - Tapeout to Production

Synopsys Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys seeks a hands-on DFT expert to lead test architecture for complex SoCs that tape out and go production. You will own end-to-end DFT deliverables, collaborating across RTL, verification, physical design, and timing to optimize testability, yield, and cost.

This role sits in the Systems Solutions Group and partners with customers to accelerate tapeouts. You will influence DFT strategies, drive signoff readiness, and mentor peers while delivering scalable methodologies across programs and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of scan/ATPG, memory BIST, logic BIST, and analog test considerations.
• Experience tapeout and production DFT implementations.
• Ability to own complex deliverables end-to-end and influence outcomes.
• Comfortable leading technical discussions with architects and pushing back when issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Own DFT architecture, implementation, integration, and verification for complex SoCs from specification to tapeout.
• Define and execute test strategies across scan insertion, ATPG, memory/logic BIST, and analog test considerations.
• Drive DFT signoff readiness by identifying risks early and closing RTL‑to‑GDS gaps.
• Develop reusable DFT methodologies, checklists, and guidelines using Synopsys tools.
• Collaborate with silicon validation and test teams on post-silicon debug and pattern refinement.
• Partner with RTL, verification, physical design, timing, and power teams to integrate testability early.
• Provide technical guidance through reviews, debugging support, and best-practice sharing.

Skills

DFT expertise

RTL/ SoC design understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Test architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TetraMAX

DFT Compiler

BIST Architect

Job description

Synopsys seeks a hands-on DFT expert to lead test architecture for complex SoCs that tape out and go production. You will own end-to-end DFT deliverables, collaborating across RTL, verification, physical design, and timing to optimize testability, yield, and cost.

This role sits in the Systems Solutions Group and partners with customers to accelerate tapeouts. You will influence DFT strategies, drive signoff readiness, and mentor peers while delivering scalable methodologies across programs and