Lead DFT Engineer

Job Title: Lead DFT Engineer

Experience: 7+ Years

Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Semiconductors / ASIC / SoC Design

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Lead DFT Engineer to drive DFT architecture, planning, and implementation across complex SoC/ASIC designs. As a technical leader, you will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure world-class testability and manufacturability of silicon products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive DFT strategy and architecture for multiple ASIC/SoC projects.
• Lead implementation and verification of DFT features like:
• Scan insertion and compression (e.g., EDT)
• ATPG pattern generation and fault grading
• MBIST and Logic BIST insertion and validation
• Boundary scan (IEEE 1149.1/1149.6), IJTAG (1687)
• Manage end-to-end DFT flow from RTL to gate-level netlist and silicon bring-up.
• Collaborate with RTL, STA, PD, and test engineering teams for seamless integration.
• Perform pattern generation, fault simulation, and debug test coverage gaps.
• Own DFT signoff, timing closure (DFT-related paths), and ATE pattern delivery.
• Support silicon bring-up, test vector validation on ATE, and yield optimization.
• Mentor and guide junior DFT engineers; conduct design reviews and training sessions.
• Develop and maintain DFT automation scripts and infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or VLSI Design.
• 7+ years of experience in DFT for complex ASIC or SoC designs.
• Expertise in scan insertion, compression, ATPG, MBIST, and boundary scan.
• Hands-on experience with DFT tools such as:
• Synopsys: DFT Compiler, TetraMAX, TestMAX
• Siemens EDA: Tessent ScanPro, MBIST, IJTAG
• Cadence/others: Modus, Encounter Test
• Strong knowledge of RTL design, STA, and synthesis flows.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl) for flow automation.
• Deep understanding of silicon test challenges and test coverage improvement.
• Strong leadership, team collaboration, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hierarchical DFT and low-power DFT methodologies (UPF).
• Exposure to post-silicon validation and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with safety-critical designs (ISO 26262) and functional safety.
• Experience working in advanced nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, FinFET).

Why Join Us?

• Lead DFT for high-performance, next-gen SoCs and ASICs.
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and global semiconductor leaders.
• Competitive salary, leadership exposure, and fast-track growth opportunities.

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