Role Summary
The DFT Applications Engineer Staff at Synopsys will work with semiconductor design companies to address their needs for Design for Testability (DFT) solutions. The role involves collaborating closely with Account and R&D teams to develop tailored, scalable tool solutions and delivering impactful training sessions and demonstrations.
Experience Level
Mid-Career, requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor design or related areas.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with semiconductor design companies to understand their methodologies, challenges, and requirements.
- Developing and implementing stable, scalable tool solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Gathering detailed requirements and providing regular updates on solution progress.
- Demonstrating expertise in Design for Testability (DFT) methods.
- Conducting technical demonstrations and training sessions.
- Keeping abreast of industry advancements to ensure best-in-class solutions.
- Contributing to the development of automation and custom scripts for tools.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications include:
- Master’s degree (M.Tech or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor design.
- Strong understanding of VLSI and DFT concepts.
- Practical experience with DFT scan insertion.
- Familiarity with semiconductor design tools and scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Education Requirements
Master’s degree (M.Tech or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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.

Date Posted: 2026-03-15