Synopsys Inc

Principal Applications Engineer-18372

Synopsys Inc$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering (10+ years) or Master's (8+ years) with equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience in DFT for SoC and ASIC development with a proven track record in applications engineering.
  • Deep expertise in ATPG, DFT, BIST, and logic test methodologies with specific experience in TestMAX tools or equivalents.
  • Strong execution skills for managing technical plans and clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Experience in integrating DFT into synthesis flows and supporting tape-out handoffs.,

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical resolutions in test technology deployments with R&D, Product, and Field teams.
  • Influence technical priorities across customer programs, focusing on test compression and integration of scan tools.
  • Define best practices for design test methodology, field support, and engagement models.
  • Drive AI-enabled flow initiatives using TestMAX tools to enhance integration and debug workflows.
  • Establish feedback loops with R&D and Product to enhance tool quality and documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus, equity, and discretionary bonuses.
  • Competitive total rewards package including additional benefits based on role and experience.
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

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.

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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.

About Synopsys Inc

Synopsys, Inc. is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, as well as transistor-level circuit simulation. The simulators include development and debugging environments which assist in the design of the logic for chips and computer systems.
Learn more about Synopsys Inc
Size
16,361 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$722.6 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$3.8 billion
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