Senior Application Engineer

Chips Talk, We Listen

proteanTecs is a game-changing startup that's giving advanced electronics the power to report on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is the first-ever company to provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power of on-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics.

Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking deep insights to make electronics more reliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices – we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech.

Why proteanTecs is a great place to work:

• Fast-paced and impactful: We're a mission-driven startup, so you'll tackle new challenges daily, wear many hats, and see your work directly influence the future of electronics.
• Supportive company culture: Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• International presence: We're a multinational company with a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry.
• Work with industry leaders: Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products.
• Cutting-edge playground: We use the latest machine learning, platforms, and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs.
• Real-world impact: Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics.
• We are here for the win: Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth.

We are looking for a We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer - Design Verification to join a global team of Application Engineers that own the technical success and customer satisfaction across multiple high-impact projects.

Position location: our offices at Santa Clara

Responsibilities:

-Customer Enablement & Technical Support

-Serve as a primary technical interface for proteanTecs customers (Focus Noth America)

-Support customers with:

• Integration of proteanTecs IP into customer design, and signoff (Logic and DV)
• Integration of proteanTecs DV flow into customer environment
• Debug customer issues involving:
• proteanTecs DV flow integration
• RTL and gate-level simulations

-Reproduce customer issues and work closely with proteanTecs R&D teams to drive resolution

-Help customers correlate pre-silicon verification results with post-silicon behavior

-Create and maintain Application notes and Integration guides

-Act as the voice of the customer within proteanTecs

-Provide structured feedback to R&D and Product Management based on real customer usage

-Participate in feature validation and early access programs

-Influence product roadmap with insights from customer engagements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with advanced DV flow development and integration
• Proficiency in:
• SystemVerilog / UVM
• Advanced Testbench architecture development
• Flow automation and deployment
• Experience debugging RTL, gate-level, and test-related issues
• Strong Debug & Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong foundation in digital design, SoC architecture, and silicon development flows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Application Engineering, Field Engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
• Exposure to silicon bring-up and manufacturing test
• Knowledge of CDC/RDC, formal verification, and low-power flows
• Good understanding of DFT concepts Scan, ATPG, IJTAG, BIST etc.
• Experience supporting SoC-scale designs in advanced process nodes
• Experience working with global customers and distributed teams
• Familiarity with EDA tools and verification environments