Principal DFT Engineer

Principal DFT Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

• Prior 7-12 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT)
• Should possess intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows
• Basic scan chain insertion using synthesis or other software tools
• Experience in compression scan insertion, LBIST and other scan technologies
• Intimate knowledge of memory build-in self-test (MBIST)
• Expertise in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) to achieve design test coverage goals
• Debug and Analysis of failures to improve fault coverage
• Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root cause of simulation mis-compares
• Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687
• Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks would be added bonus
• Ability to work in collaborative team environment
• Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable
• Should be able to finish DFT tasks independently
• Strong problem-solving skills. Exhibit discipline, thoroughness, and methodical approach in solving problems
• Ability to work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams – Architecture, Design, Internal and External Customers
• Self-driven and committed individual who can work in a fast-paced project environment

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Experience Level

Senior Level