Solutions Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer (DFT, RTL Design product Engineer)
Overview
Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development.
Job Description
Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 16131 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 03/16/2026
We Are:
At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a dynamic engineer with working experience in RTL implementation, DFT/BIST, verification, flow automation and understanding of hierarchical SoC architectures and IEEE1149/1500 and 1687 standards and pattern porting. You should have a passion for working with the best of the brains in the industry in developing end-to-end solutions and deploying them in our premier customer base. Your technical excellence and analytical skills, coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills, make you an asset to any team. You excel in communication, teamwork, and multitasking, and have experience working in cross-functional, multi-site environments.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Working closely with a world-class R&D team, you’ll be at the center of developing and bringing an end-to-end solution to our wide variety of customers in the domain of Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) built over a robust DFT framework.
- Working closely with customers, you will bring detailed requirements into the factory to enable R&D for strong, robust, and successful product development.
- Working closely with product development team, you will validate an end-to-end solution both internally (before shipment) as well as in customer environment.
- Driving the deployment and smooth execution of SLM and Test solutions into customers’ projects.
- Enabling customers to realize the value of silicon health monitoring using a robusta DFT framework throughout the lifecycle of silicon bring-up, validation, through in-field operations.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Enhancing Synopsys’ Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) and DFT IP portfolio and end-to-end solution.
- Driving the adoption of Synopsys’ SLM and DFT solutions at premier customer base worldwide.
- Influencing the development of next-generation SLM IPs and solutions.
What You’ll Need:
- BSEE/MSEE in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 8 years of hands-on experience with DFT/BIST insertion, RTL design, and functional verification.
- Good exposure to JTAGIEEE 1149.1, IEEE 1687/1500, Testdata access mechanism.
- Knowledge on memory defectivities soft errors and reliability.
- Familiarity with error correcting codes such as Hamming and Hsiao
- Hands-on experience in dealing withhierarchicalSoCs,1149.1/1500/1687 standards and pattern porting
- Familiarity with either Synopsys TestMAX Tool chain or competitive offerings
- Debugging abilities to identify and resolve issues in functional verification in UVM environment.
- Hands on experience inflow automation.
- Knowledge of Synthesis is a must with understanding of timing constraints (SDC).
- Knowledge of Lint, CDC, RDC is a plus.
- Knowledge of physical implementation is not a must, but good to have.
- Ability to evaluate technical suggestions from customers and work with internal teams (product management/R&D) to make decisions
- Customer facing experience is a plus – educating/guiding customer on technical details of a solution
- Good to have:
- Hands-on bring-up and debug experience of silicon is a plus
- Architecture/micro-architecture experience
- Understanding ofGenAI and Agentic AI workflows.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves.
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Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
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Time Away
In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
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Family Support
Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
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Retirement Plans
Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
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Compensation
Competitive salaries.
** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm
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