Job Description :
We are looking for a highly experienced DFT Lead Engineer to take ownership of Design-for-Test (DFT) architecture, implementation, and sign-off for complex flat SoC designs. This role requires deep expertise in PNR (Place-and-Route) within Cadence flow.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead DFT strategy and implementation for flat SoC designs from RTL through tape-out.
- Develop and integrate test architectures including scan insertion, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, and boundary scan.
- Work closely with the PNR team to ensure DFT structures are timing- and placement-aware.
- Drive test mode constraint creation and ensure compatibility with functional modes.
- Perform gate-level simulations for test logic verification.
- Own ATPG pattern generation and coverage analysis for manufacturing test.
- Lead reviews and mentor junior DFT engineers in best practices.
Qualifications : Must-Have :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering or related field.9 - 12 years of hands-on DFT experience in ASIC / SoC projects.Proven PNR experience to handle flat SoC designs in Cadence flowStrong knowledge of scan insertion, MBIST, LBIST, boundary scan, JTAG, and related standards (IEEE 1149.x).Experience with Synopsys DFT Compiler, Tessent, or equivalent DFT tools.Good understanding of STA and SDC constraints for test modes.Familiarity with ECO flows in post-PNR stages for DFT fixes.Nice-to-Have :
Automotive semiconductor industry experienceProficiency in scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python) for automation.Low-power DFT experience with UPF / CPF.Exposure to signal integrity considerations for test structures.Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience.(ref : hirist.tech)