Senior DFT Engineer

Texas Instruments; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Bengaluru seeks a Senior DFT Design Engineer to define DFT architecture for automotive-grade designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality implementation and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and expertise in Verilog/VHDL, along with strong scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, or Python. This role offers opportunities for impactful innovation in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in DFT aspects of SoC Design.
• Strong understanding of Verilog/VHDL and DFT concepts for testability design.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, and Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and influence DFT architecture for automotive-grade Safety and Security.
• Collaborate with teams to co-develop microarchitecture.
• Work with Product and Test Engineering to understand needs and provide solutions.

Skills

Verilog/VHDL understanding

Scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Python)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, ECE, CS

Tools

Modus

Genus

Xcelium

Jasper

Job description

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team in developing cutting-edge solutions with Application-Specific Microcontrollers (MCUs) for the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Our MCUs power a wide range of critical vehicle functions, including traction control, onboard charging (OBC) and DC-DC converters, advanced lighting systems, body control modules, engine management, and braking systems. Additionally, we are at the forefront of innovation with zonal microcontrollers designed to enable software‑defined vehicles, paving the way for greater functionality, scalability, and efficiency. Our products shape the future of automotive technology and create impactful solutions for modern mobility challenges.

Position

Senior DFT Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Define, influence DFT architecture for subsystems and SoCs, achieving automotive‑grade Safety and Security standards for logic and memory tests.
• Collaborate with IP teams, Systems, and Architecture teams to derive requirements, co‑develop microarchitecture, and align DFT goals for IPs, subsystems, and SoCs.
• Work closely with Product and Test Engineering teams to understand test needs, provide DFT solutions, debug issues, and optimize test costs.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (RTL, DV, PD) to ensure high‑quality and timely DFT implementation.

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.

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• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well‑being is important to us.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science (CS), or a related field.

Experience

5-10 years of hands‑on experience in DFT aspects of SoC Design.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of Verilog/VHDL and DFT concepts for testability design.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, and Python for automation.
• Experience with silicon bring‑up and debugging.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard tools like Modus, Genus, Xcelium, and Jasper.
• Good understanding of constraints, timing concepts, and test methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining a high focus on quality.
• Ability to thrive in a team‑oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive‑grade SoC designs and compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) standards.
• Knowledge of power management techniques and low‑power design principles.
• Familiarity with advanced automation scripting using Python, Perl, or TCL.

ECL/GTC Required: Yes

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.