Principal DFT Engineer
SynopsysJob Title
Principal DFT Engineer
Role Summary
Lead design-for-test (DFT) activities for digital ASIC projects in the Bengaluru engineering organization. Work with RTL, verification, physical design and validation teams to define and deliver DFT architecture, test insertion, and silicon bring-up support.
Onsite role in the Bengaluru engineering team focusing on DFT strategy, implementation, and mentoring of other DFT engineers.
Experience Level
Senior - Principal-level role. No specific years-of-experience stated in the source.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities typically associated with this role include:
- Define and implement DFT architectures and test strategies for digital ASICs.
- Perform scan insertion, ATPG, compression and pattern generation activities and review results.
- Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design and validation teams to ensure testability goals are met.
- Support silicon bring-up, debug test failures, and iterate on test flows.
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation for DFT flows (Tcl/Python/Perl or similar).
- Mentor and guide junior DFT engineers and contribute to process improvements.
Requirements
Minimal requirements were not listed in the source. Typical expectations for this role are summarized below.
- Proven experience in DFT methodologies: scan, ATPG, compression, and pattern generation.
- Hands-on experience with DFT implementation and debug in ASIC projects.
- Strong RTL-level understanding and ability to work with verification and physical teams.
- Experience with scripting and automation (Tcl, Python, or similar).
- Effective communication and leadership skills for mentoring and cross-team coordination.
- Nice-to-have: experience with memory BIST, ATE bring-up, or DFT toolchains used in the ASIC industry.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
