Senior Front End Application Engineer

Overview

protean

Tecs 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. protean

Tecs 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 protean

Tecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking 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.

• 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 Senior Front End (DV focused) Engineer to join a global team of Application Engineers that own the technical success and customer satisfaction across multiple high-impact projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with advanced DV flow development and integration
• Proficiency in:
• System Verilog / 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

• 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

• Customer Enablement & Technical Support
• Serve as a primary technical interface for protean
  
  Tecs customers (Focus North America)
• Support customers with:
• Integration of protean
  
  Tecs IP into customer design, and signoff (Logic and DV)
• Integration of protean
  
  Tecs DV flow into customer environment
• Debug customer issues involving:
• protean
  
  Tecs DV flow integration
• RTL and gate-level simulations
• Reproduce customer issues and work closely with protean
  
  Tecs 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

• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable guidance
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging mindset
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
• Ability to manage multiple customer engagements in parallel