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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Applications Engineer-18372 - **Company:** Synopsys - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $276,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Application Specific Integrated Circuits - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18070881?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18070881%2FPrincipal-Applications-Engineer-18372-California-Sunnyvale ## About the Role * Bachelor's (with 10+ years) or Master's (8+ years) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Hands-on experience in DFT for SoC and ASIC development, with a strong track record of customer-facing technical leadership and applications engineering * Deep expertise in ATPG, DFT, BIST, and logic test methodologies, including hands-on experience with TestMAX DFT, TestMAX ATPG, and TestMAX Manager or equivalent products. * Strong execution skills and the ability to build technical plans, manage risks and dependencies, lead escalations, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders * Experience integrating DFT into synthesis flows, creating tester-ready ATPG vectors with signoff results, and supporting tape-out handoff milestones * Experience supporting customers through critical tape-out schedules is a strong plus, especially in competitive accounts Who You Are * You know how to engage field/customers and R&D to find root causes and move toward resolution * You can explain complex DFT/ATPG tradeoffs or tool limitations clearly to senior stakeholders without losing technical nuance * You are comfortable supporting multiple programs while maintaining rigor, urgency, and clear communication * You think in terms of scalability, solving the immediate problem while improving the approach for future customers * You document well and communicate clearly, whether through escalation plans, proof-of-concept summaries, or gap analyses * You are willing to travel occasionally to support critical customer engagements when in-person collaboration matters ## Description An experienced Product Applications Engineer with DFT expertise. You quickly recognize design integration breakdowns, methodology gaps and sign-off issues related to Design-For-Test methodologies and solutions. This role is ideal for someone who wants to apply technical expertise while shaping how advanced DFT technologies are developed and deployed across semiconductor environments. You cut through ambiguity, diagnose issues and provide timely workaround and drive the right solutions. You work well with field/customers and turn product knowledge into practical outcomes. What You'll Be Doing * Lead technical resolutions of test technology deployments, partnering with R&D, Product, and Field teams. * Influence technical priorities on requirements across customer programs and internal initiatives in the areas of test compression technology, integration with scan implementation tools and test vector generation. * Define and follow best practices for design test methodology reviews, support of field teams, signoff checklists, and engagement models * Drive AI-enabled flow initiatives using TestMAX DFT, TestMAX ATPG, and TestMAX Manager to improve integration and debug workflows * Create feedback loops with R&D and Product to improve tool quality, documentation, and enablement * Use issues for trend analysis and field feedback to strengthen deployment quality The Impact You Will Have * Shape how Synopsys supports customers via field in critical DFT and ATPG engagements. * Catch methodology gaps and tool limitations early, reducing schedule risk before tape-out * Improve adoption and deployment quality of Synopsys test products through stronger field-to-product feedback loops * Create successful outcomes, strengthening trust in strategic accounts * Influence on how AI and automation are applied to create highly productive in test workflows * Become a recognized technical authority for test technology across Synopsys and key customers, You will join the Hardware and Test Organization in a foundational technical role. 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