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Principal DFT Engineer

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead DFT strategy and execution across multiple projects, defining architecture (scan, MBIST, JTAG) and managing ATPG to ensure high fault coverage and test efficiency.

Role type

Principal DFT Engineer

Builds

Production test flows and post-silicon debug solutions for chip designs

Domain

Semiconductor / Digital IC Design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DFT architecture definition, scan insertion, Custom Memory BIST design and verification, ATPG and pattern generation, post-silicon bring-up and debug, RTL and gate-level simulation debug, ATE platform support, tool and flow development, project milestone tracking, emerging DFT methodology evaluation

Preferred skills

Experience with Siemens DFT tools

Technologies

Siemens DFT tools, ATE platforms

Responsibilities

Lead DFT strategy and execution across multiple projects, Define and implement DFT architecture, Collaborate with RTL, physical design, and verification teams, Manage ATPG and pattern generation, Oversee post-silicon bring-up and debug, Mentor and guide DFT engineers, Track project milestones and deliverables, Evaluate emerging DFT methodologies and tools

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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