Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer - DFT

Job Title

Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer - DFT

Role Summary

Senior applications engineering role based in Xi'an supporting customers on ASIC DFT (design-for-test) solutions. The role provides technical consultation, drives DFT IP insertion and validation flows, and liaises with solution architects and R&D to deliver customer-specific test automation solutions.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires 5+ years of hands-on ASIC DFT design experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and direct customer-facing support for DFT solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with customers to evaluate design/test methodologies and flows and advise on DFT strategy.
• Participate in customer design and flow reviews covering memory/SCAN testing architecture, DFT IP insertion, pattern generation, and validation.
• Provide technical support for customers using test automation and debugging tools across applications.
• Work closely with solution architects and R&D to define and deliver customized DFT solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively in English to internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep current with DFT methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to improve customer outcomes and internal offerings.

Requirements

Essential technical skills and experience; items marked as "nice-to-have" are optional.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on ASIC DFT design experience (must-have).
• Strong knowledge of DFT methodologies, industry standards, and best practices (must-have).
• Experience with industry-standard DFT tools, simulators, and waveform debug tools (must-have).
• Hands-on experience with DFT circuit insertion, pattern generation, and validation flows (must-have).
• Strong understanding of chip design, DFT principles, and static timing analysis (STA) (must-have).
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for test-related tasks (must-have).
• Experience providing technical support and consulting to customers (must-have).
• Knowledge of DDR/LPDDR protocols and related testing is a plus (nice-to-have).
• Good English communication skills; able to present technical content to customers and cross-functional teams (must-have).
• Analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail (must-have).

Education Requirements

BE/ME or BTech/MTech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field (as stated in source). Equivalent practical experience is acceptable if explicitly considered by the employer.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.