Senior Application Engineer

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. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? 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 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.

• 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
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  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 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.

• Customer Enablement & Technical Support
• Serve as a primary technical interface for protean
  
  Tecs customers (Focus Noth 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

• 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

• 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