CareerPlan

Senior DFT Design Engineer

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$187k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Design and implement DFT architectures, test logic insertion, and validation flows for complex ICs including FPGAs, processors, DSPs, and multi-die packages.

Role type

Senior IC DFT Design Engineer

Builds

FPGA, processor, DSP, SERDES, IO, and 2.5D/3D multi-die IC designs

Domain

Semiconductor IC Design / Digital Logic

Required skills

DFT architecture definition, test logic insertion, ATPG pattern generation, RTL and gate-level design, EDA tool proficiency (synthesis, scan, simulation, STA), scripting (Perl/TCL), pre-silicon validation

Preferred skills

Test compression, BIST (MBIST/LBIST), advanced fault models, 2.5D/3D multi-die design experience, high-speed IO/SerDes DFT

Technologies

Perl, TCL, ATPG tools, Synthesis tools, Scan insertion tools, Simulation tools, STA tools

Responsibilities

Define and implement DFT architectures and specifications; Perform test logic insertion and ATPG; Collaborate with IP and integration teams; Partner with test development for silicon bring-up and debug; Contribute to DFT methodology and automation flows; Ensure manufacturability goals (coverage, cost, yield)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC