CareerPlan

Sr Staff Engineer-DFT

Santa Clara, CA, USFull-time$134k–$201k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Define DFT architecture and implementation for blocks within complex SoCs, including hierarchical DFT, test modes, and clocking for next-generation optical DSP chips.

Role type

Sr Staff IC DFT Engineer

Builds

Industry-leading ASICs for hyperscale data center, enterprise, and AI infrastructure markets

Domain

Semiconductor / Digital Design for Test (DFT)

Required skills

DFT architecture, hierarchical DFT, ATPG, MBIST/repair, JTAG, at-speed test, DFT timing/STA, IP integration, silicon debugging, mentoring

Preferred skills

High-speed SerDes/DSP products, advanced nodes (7nm and below)

Technologies

TSMC advanced process nodes, SerDes, PLL, memories, third-party IP

Responsibilities

Define DFT architecture and implementation for a block within the chip; Plan, partition and integrate IP-level DFT; Drive ATPG coverage, test-time and pattern-count targets; Lead DFT sign-off; Debug silicon; Mentor junior engineers; Improve methodology and automation

Seniority

Sr Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship