Staff Design for Test (DFT) Engineer

Broadcom, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom in Bengaluru is seeking a Staff DFT Engineer to drive DFT architecture, test insertion and verification across complex SoC designs. You will generate patterns, improve coverage and assist post-silicon debug to meet product test metrics, coordinating with Physical Design & STA teams across geographies.

The role requires deep DFT knowledge, hands-on experience with ATPG/MBIST/IJTAG, scripting skills in Perl or shell, and excellent communication. Senior level opportunity in a global team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's.
• Proficiency in DFT concepts (ATPG, MBIST, IJTAG).
• Experience with DFT insertion and verification, pattern generation, coverage improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with Tessent Shell or similar Mentor Graphics tools is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on DFT architecture, test insertion and verification, pattern generation, coverage improvement, post-silicon debug and yield improvement.
• Collaborate with Physical Design & STA teams for DFT timing closure.
• Interact with external customers when required.
• Mentor and supervise team members as needed.

Skills

ATPG

MBIST

IJTAG

Scripting (Perl/Shell)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Tessent Shell

Job description

STAFF DFT Engineer

Job Description

The candidate would be required to work on various phases of SoC DFT related activities for Broadcom APD (ASIC Product Division)'s designs - DFT Architecture, Test insertion and verification, Pattern generation, Coverage improvement, Post silicon debug and yield improvement to meet the product test metrics.

It involves working with the Physical Design & STA team for DFT mode timing closure. The role could also involve direct interaction with external customers.

The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of DFT concepts and should be well experienced in various aspects of DFT -ATPG, MBIST & IJTAG. The candidate should have worked on DFT insertion & verification, pattern generation, coverage improvement, vector simulation, post-silicon debug. Strong problem solving & debugging skills are a must. Expertise in scripting languages such as perl, shell, etc. is an added advantage. Experience with either Mentor Graphics DFT tools (Tessent Shell) is highly desirable. The candidate should have worked with team across multiple geographies. The candidate should be able to handle his/her work independently and also supervise the work of other team members as required. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills.

Educational Qualification & Experience Level

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Equal Opportunity

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

Experience Level

Senior Level