Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer - Singapore

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance's Silicon Platform Team acts as the core R&D middleware group for chip development, covering the full chip design flow from Synthesis to tape-out and mass production. The role focuses on DFT-related work in SoC chips and requires strong scripting and DFT tool experience.

You will collaborate with STA, physical design, and power engineers to resolve Timing/Power-IR issues and work with test engineers to validate silicon test vectors, ensuring successful testing and deployment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above, majoring in Microelectronics, Electronics, Computer Science or related fields, with more than 2 years of DFT work experience.
• Proficient in scripting skills (such as TCL, Perl, Python, etc.).
• Skilled in using DFT EDA tools and mastering DFT principles and methods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for DFT-related work in SoC chips, including Scan, MBIST, ATPG, Boundary Scan, IP test etc.
• Collaborate closely with STA, physical design, and power engineers to debug and resolve DFT-related Timing/Power-IR problems.
• Work in partnership with test engineers to bring up test vectors on silicon and ensure successful testing.

Skills

Scripting (TCL/Python)

DFT knowledge

DFT principles & methods

Education

Master's degree in Microelectronics

Related field degree

Tools

DFT EDA tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The Silicon Platform Team acts as the core R&D middleware group for chip development within the company. The team covers the full spectrum of the chip design flow, including Logic Synthesis, Design for Testability (DFT), Backend Design, Physical and STA (Static Timing Analysis) Signoff, as well as Power Integrity, IR drop, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (Power/IR/EM). The team also oversees tape-out, mass production, packaging, testing, and board-level verification. They collaborate closely with front-end chip teams across business units to drive R&D progress and mass production deployment for chip.

• Responsible for DFT-related work in SoC chips, including Scan, MBIST, ATPG, Boundary Scan, IP test etc.


• Collaborate closely with STA, physical design, and power engineers to debug and resolve DFT-related Timing/Power-IR problems.


• Work in partnership with test engineers to bring up test vectors on silicon and ensure successful testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Master's degree or above, majoring in Microelectronics, Electronics, Computer Science or related fields, with more than 2 years of DFT work experience.


• Proficient in scripting skills (such as TCL, Perl, Python, etc.).


• Skilled in using DFT EDA tools and mastering DFT principles and methods.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Familiarity with synthesis/STA is preferred.


• Good team spirit and a serious and responsible work attitude.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an \"Always Day 1\" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.