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General Information

Job Title
Test & Validation Engineer-7674
Job ID
7674
City
Sunnyvale
State/Province
California
Date Posted
08-Nov-2024
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Test & Validation Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $98000 - $148000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

You Are:

You are a dedicated and detail-oriented Test and Validation Engineer with a passion for ensuring the highest quality of software tools. You thrive in collaborative environments and are skilled at working closely with R&D and product engineering teams to tackle complex technical challenges. Your deep domain knowledge in Static Timing Analysis, coupled with your exceptional debugging skills, sets you apart. You are proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, and Python, and you have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all tasks are completed with the utmost accuracy. Your ability to analyze validation data and identify trends and discrepancies makes you an invaluable asset to any team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Executing product validation of Synopsys's PrimeTime tool by understanding requirements specifications and functional specifications, and customer use cases.
  • Performing in-depth customer incoming root cause analysis to understand product weak areas and hot spots, and executing proactive testing to reduce customer incoming thereby improving product quality.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Product Engineering, Field, and Customers to recommend improvements in implementation and validation.
  • Using product expertise to provide technical recommendations, identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions to ensure quality and readiness of the product/solution for customer deployment.
  • Developing, implementing, and executing comprehensive validation plans based on our technical roadmap and specifications.
  • Performing risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies to address potential product validation issues.
  • Analyzing validation data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
  • Preparing detailed validation reports to present to multi-functional teams and management.
  • Demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Enhancing the quality and reliability of the PrimeTime tool, ensuring it meets the high standards expected by our customers.
  • Reducing customer incoming issues by identifying and addressing product weak areas proactively.
  • Improving customer satisfaction through thorough validation and troubleshooting.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of product implementation and validation processes.
  • Supporting the deployment of high-performance designs by ensuring the readiness of the product.
  • Providing valuable insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams, driving innovation and excellence.

What You’ll Need:

  • BSEE or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or MSEE or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
  • Deep domain knowledge in Static Timing Analysis.
  • Experience with Synopsys PrimeTime, timing analysis, ECO flows, Extraction, power, SDC constraints, advanced OCV concepts, derates, PBA timing, distributes, hierarchical STA flows, and/or physical design closure.
  • Exceptional debugging skills.
  • Proficiency in software and scripting skills (Perl, Tcl, Python).
  • Attention to detail with a focus on maintaining high standards of product quality.

Who You Are:

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Passionate about technology and continuous learning.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be joining the product validation team, a group of dedicated professionals focused on ensuring the highest quality of Synopsys's PrimeTime tool. The team collaborates closely with R&D, Product Engineering, and Field teams, leveraging their combined expertise to tackle complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.