CareerPlan

ASIC DFT Technical Leader

San Jose, California, USFull-time$187k–$268k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead DFT requirements and quality processes for next-generation networking chips from design cycle through post-silicon validation.

Role type

Senior IC ASIC DFT Technical Leader

Builds

Silicon One networking chips for Cisco core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products

Domain

Semiconductor / Networking Hardware

Required skills

DFT methodologies, JTAG protocols, Scan and BIST architectures, ATPG, EDA tools (TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent), Gate level simulation, Post-silicon validation, ATE patterns

Preferred skills

Verilog design, DFT CAD development, Test Static Timing Analysis, System Verilog, Functional verification

Technologies

VCS, TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent, P1687

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Front-end RTL and backend physical design teams to define DFT requirements early; Lead DFT and quality processes through Implementation flow and post-silicon validation; Participate in physical design signoff activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC