We are seeking a SoC DFT Lead who will be responsible for defining the SoC DFT architecture, collaborating with customers and internal teams, and supervising the end-to-end SoC DFT process, from architecture definition to silicon bring-up.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the DFT team responsible for delivering comprehensive DFT solutions for complex SoCs.
- Take end-to-end ownership of the DFT lifecycle - from architecture definition to silicon bring-up and production ramp.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, design, and physical design teams to ensure optimal testability integration.
- Define and track DFT milestones, quality metrics, and progress, ensuring alignment with program schedules and quality standards.
- Represent DFT in program and customer meetings, communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Architect and guide the implementation of DFT features, including Scan chain insertion and optimization, Test compression techniques, LBIST/MBIST (including repair logic), Boundary scan structures
- Lead efforts in performing DFT rule checks (DFT DRC) at RTL and netlist levels to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards.
- Use industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Siemens/Tessent) for DFT Design, DRC, Pattern Generation and work with EDA/Internal CAD team for tool/flow improvements
- Drive DFT pattern generation and validation, including gate-level simulations with and without SDF.
- Partner with the verification team to define and execute DFT verification plans.
- Collaborate with physical design and STA teams to implement DFT constraints and strategies for synthesis and timing closure.
- Analyze silicon test data, debug test failures, and work with the test engineering team to resolve bring-up and production issues.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and career development for DFT engineers on the team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in leading DFT teams through end-to-end SoC execution, from architecture to silicon bring-up.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing DFT architecture from scratch for complex SoC designs.
- Strong team management and leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent.
- Bachelors or Master s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a closely related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in DFT methodologies and industry-standard test techniques.
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with:
Logic BIST (LBIST)
Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG)
DFT Rule Checks (DFT DRC)
Scan chain compression and stitching
Low-power DFT techniques and constraints
Memory BIST (MBIST) including repair mechanisms
Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1)
Analog DFT strategies
JTAG architecture and TAP integration
DFT-specific STA constraints
- Proficient in using industry-standard DFT EDA tools, including cadence, Siemens.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Perl, Tcl, and/or Python.
- Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals, including RTL design, Lint/CDC, low power checks, and the full ASIC design flow.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex DFT issues efficiently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in cross-functional and team-oriented environments.