Design For Test (DFT)

Eximietas Design LLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eximietas Design LLC in Bangalore / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad is seeking experienced Design for Test (DFT) professionals to lead end-to-end DFT flows from RTL to final pattern delivery across complex IP, subsystems, and SOC designs.

You may serve as a hands-on technical lead or architectural expert, collaborating with design, verification, and physical design teams to ensure DFT readiness and timely sign-off on all DFT deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in netlist handling and ATPG simulations.
• Proven expertise in block-level and SOC-level pattern retargeting and debugging.
• In-depth understanding of ICL and PDL standards.
• Hands-on experience with major DFT tool suites: Tessent, TestMAX/TetraMAX or Modus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end DFT implementation flow from RTL to final pattern sign-off.
• Scan architecture definition and implementation at RTL and gate level, including EDT and OCC.
• Execution of block-level ATPG, DRC analysis, and coverage optimization.
• Handling of pattern simulations, including timing and non-timing simulations.
• SOC-level integration, including pattern retargeting to subsystem and full-chip levels.
• Integration, simulation, and debug of MBIST, IJTAG, and Boundary Scan (JTAG).
• Independent debugging of DFT simulations and netlist-related issues.
• Close collaboration with design, verification, and physical design teams to ensure DFT readiness.
• Ownership of DFT sign-off activities and deliverables.

Skills

Netlist handling

ATPG simulations

Pattern retargeting

ICL & PDL standards

DFT tool suites

Tools

Siemens Tessent

Synopsys TestMAX / TetraMAX

Cadence Modus

Job description

Role: Design for Test (DFT)
Experience: 10+ Years
Locations: Bangalore / Hyderabad / Ahmedabad

Job Description:

We are seeking motivated Design for Test (DFT) professionals to join our growing team. Whether you are a hands-on technical lead or an industry veteran with architectural expertise, we offer roles that will challenge and grow your skills in advanced silicon testing. You will be responsible for the end-to-end DFT flow, from RTL to final pattern delivery, across complex IP, subsystem, and SOC designs.

Core Responsibilities:

• End-to-end ownership of the DFT implementation flow from RTL to final pattern sign-off.
• Scan architecture definition and implementation at RTL and gate level, including EDT and OCC.
• Execution of block-level ATPG, DRC analysis, and coverage optimization.
• Handling of pattern simulations, including both timing and non-timing simulations.
• SOC-level integration, including pattern retargeting to subsystem and full-chip levels.
• Integration, simulation, and debug of MBIST, IJTAG, and Boundary Scan (JTAG).
• Independent debugging of DFT simulations and netlist-related issues.
• Close collaboration with design, verification, and physical design teams to ensure DFT readiness.
• Ownership of DFT sign-off activities and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust DFT architectures for IP, subsystem, and SOC designs.
• Perform scan insertion, ATPG generation, and pattern validation at block and top levels.
• Analyze and resolve coverage, DRC, and simulation failures to meet quality targets.
• Define and execute DFT strategies aligned with project requirements and schedules.
• Support pre-silicon and post-silicon test requirements.
• Serve as the DFT point of contact for assigned projects, responsible for verification and test readiness sign-off.

Technical Requirements:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in netlist handling and ATPG simulations.
• Proven expertise in block-level and SOC-level pattern retargeting and debug.
• In-depth understanding of ICL and PDL standards.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major DFT tool suite:
  • Siemens Tessent
  • Synopsys TestMAX / TetraMAX
  • Cadence Modus

Preferred & Advanced Skills:

• Experience with Streaming Scan Network (SSN).
• Knowledge of Analog and Mixed-Signal DFT methodologies.
• Proficiency with SpyGlass for DFT linting and early-stage analysis.
• Exposure to RTL-level DFT insertion and validation.