Experience 3 - 8 Years

Location - Bangalore

Job Description

We are seeking a Staff DFT Engineer to own and drive the complete DFT strategy for complex SoCs

from architecture through production silicon. The role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong

technical judgment, and the ability to lead and mentor engineers while collaborating closely with

design, PD, validation, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate operates independently, makes architecture-level decisions, and is accountable

for test quality, coverage, and silicon readiness.

Responsibilities

Define chip/subsystem DFT architecture: scan, compression, LBIST, MBIST, boundary
scan, test access
Drive early RTL testability and balance coverage, test time, power, area, schedule trade- offs
Lead scan insertion, stitching, DFT DRC closure
Execute ATPG (stuck-at, transition, path delay), compression, pattern optimization
Own DFT signoff (coverage, IR drop, power, timing impacts)
Debug DFT issues across RTL, synthesis, P&R, and gate-level
Generate/analyze ATPG patterns; sign off fault coverage, pattern volume, test time
Diagnose coverage gaps and drive methodology fixes
Support silicon bring-up, failure analysis, yield ramp
Debug scan/BIST/tester failures; drive DFT ECOs
Collaborate with ATE/manufacturing to improve yield and robustness
Act as DFT technical lead; mentor engineers; define best practices

Qualification

38 years of hands-on DFT experience with ownership of block/SoC-level DFT
implementation
Able to independently drive DFT tasks from insertion to sign-off with minimal supervision
Strong expertise in scan (stitching/compression), ATPG, DFT DRC, MBIST (with repair), LBIST basics, JTAG/Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1), and low-power DFT
Good debugging skills across DFT insertion, ATPG patterns, and coverage closure
Proficient in Cadence / Siemens (Mentor) DFT tool flows
Strong scripting skills (Tcl/Perl/Python) for automation and debug
Solid understanding of RTL, Lint/CDC, low-power intent, and ASIC design flow
Able to collaborate effectively with RTL, PD, and STA teams to close DFT and coverage issues

Soft Skills

Ability to independently drive coverage closure and DFT signoff for complex SoCs
Structured debugging approach across RTL, ATPG, scan/BIST, and silicon failures
Clear communication of coverage metrics, risks, and silicon readiness status
Capability to mentor engineers and lead technical design reviews
Strong ownership mindset and execution discipline
Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines

DFT Engineer