Solutions DFT Engineer, Staff

Job Title

Solutions DFT Engineer, Staff

Role Summary

Senior engineer on the Solutions Engineering team focused on design-for-test (DFT) solutions for complex digital designs. The role works with product and customer engineering teams to define, validate, and deliver DFT methodology and flows.

Experience Level

Senior (Staff level). Specific years of experience not stated in the source.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this role include:

• Design and validate DFT architectures and implementation strategies for digital SoCs.
• Develop and maintain DFT flows, scripts, and automation for ATPG, scan insertion, and test compression.
• Collaborate with product, RTL, and backend teams to integrate DFT into design and tapeout flows.
• Investigate and debug test failures; analyze pre-silicon and silicon test results and provide remediation plans.
• Create technical documentation and present solutions to internal teams and customers.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills (must-have vs nice-to-have):

• Must-have: Proven experience in DFT methodologies (ATPG, scan insertion, test compression) and strong RTL/digital design understanding.
• Must-have: Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Tcl, Perl) to develop and maintain flows.
• Must-have: Strong debugging skills and experience analyzing test results and resolving test-related issues.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with commercial DFT/ATPG tools and large SoC design flows.
• Nice-to-have: Customer-facing experience or consulting/support background.

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.