Principal Engineer, DFT

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm seeks a Hardware Engineer to lead the design, verification, and test of cutting-edge electronic systems. In this role, you will work closely with global teams to develop advanced methodologies and solutions, ensuring high productivity and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have significant experience in Hardware Engineering, with expertise in DFT methodologies and relevant tools such as Siemens Tessent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; 8+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
• 12–15 years of industry experience in VLSI CAD/EDA methodology with focus on DFT.
• Experience with AI/ML-based solutions and intelligent automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of DFT methodologies across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with global DFT teams to enhance productivity and test coverage.
• Drive methodology enhancements to improve defect coverage and silicon quality.

Skills

Deep expertise in DFT methodologies

Strong programming and automation skills using TCL and Python

Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard DFT tools

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Tessent

Synopsys TestMAX

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what is possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring‑up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of advanced DFT, ATPG, MBIST methodologies and flows across the complete product lifecycle, from RTL design through post‑silicon validation and production test.
• Collaborate closely with global DFT teams and EDA partners to develop scalable and efficient solutions that improve productivity, quality, and test coverage.
• Evaluate emerging DFT technologies, tools, and methodologies through proof‑of‑concepts, methodology studies, design‑of‑experiments (DoE), and joint development initiatives with EDA vendors.
• Drive methodology enhancements, automation frameworks focused on improving design productivity, minimizing test cost and test time, and maximizing defect coverage and silicon quality.
• Define and execute the DFT methodology roadmap to address future product requirements, technology scaling challenges, and evolving test strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams while influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and driving alignment across global organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degrees in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of industry experience in VLSI CAD/EDA methodology development with significant focus on DFT, ATPG, and test optimization methodologies.

Required Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in DFT methodologies, including:
  • Scan insertion and optimization
  • ATPG development and test compression
  • Memory BIST (MBIST)
  • Fault modeling and coverage analysis
• Strong hands‑on experience with industry‑standard DFT, ATPG, MBIST tools such as Siemens Tessent, Synopsys TestMAX, SMS
• Proven track record of driving methodology innovation and delivering measurable improvements in test quality, productivity, and execution efficiency.
• Strong programming and automation skills using TCL and Python
• Solid understanding of SoC DFT architecture, Product test engineering practices, ATE environments, silicon bring‑up, and manufacturing test flows.
• Experience working with software development best practices including version control, configuration management, release processes, quality assurance, and support infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects, influence cross‑functional teams, and drive successful execution in a global engineering environment.
• Exposure to development of AI/ML‑based solutions and intelligent automation to enhance DFT implementation workflows.

Preferred Leadership Attributes

• Strong technical leadership with the ability to define vision, influence strategy, and drive execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams and diverse functional organizations.
• Self‑driven, highly organized professional with strong analytical problem‑solving capabilities.
• Passion for technology innovation and continuous improvement.

Applicants

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.