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Senior DFT Methodology Engineer

US, CA, Santa Clara💼 Full-time💰 $168,000–$168,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Architect and develop test methodologies to make next-generation silicon testable, debuggable, and secure from the first bring-up.

Role type

Senior DFT Methodology Engineer (IC)

Builds

Test access mechanisms, memory BIST, memory dump, and DFX security methodologies for complex semiconductor chips.

Domain

Semiconductor / SoC Design / DFT

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

SoC architecture, RTL design, verification, DFT experience, timing analysis, physical design, power analysis, silicon debug, ATE bring-up, pattern generation, cross-functional trade-offs

Preferred skills

DFT security, hardware system security, Perl/Python/Tcl scripting, mentoring, methodology adoption

Technologies

I1149.1, I1500, I1687, I1838, ATE, vendor verification tools

Responsibilities

Implement state-of-the-art designs in test access mechanisms and security methodologies; partner with timing, physical design, software, and production teams to balance cost and quality; mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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