DFT Engineer | Semiconductor | Test Pattern | Silicon Validation | Singapore

Thundersoft; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThunderSoft in Singapore is seeking a DFT Engineer to join our semiconductor team. The role focuses on developing robust test patterns, bring-up sequences, and post-silicon debugging across IP blocks and SoC levels.

You will collaborate with IC Design, Firmware/Software, Verification, Characterization, and ATE teams to optimize test coverage, speed, and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IC Design, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog HDL coding.
• Embedded C / C firmware development for processors or microcontrollers.
• Scripting experience with Tcl, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
• Good understanding of digital electronics and semiconductor fundamentals.
• Knowledge of structural and functional test concepts and methodologies.
• Experience with simulation, emulation, or post-silicon validation/debugging is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple technical activities and priorities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and cost-effective structural and functional test patterns to support product quality and release schedules.
• Develop and validate bring-up sequences for different IP blocks at the SoC level through simulation, emulation, bench testing, and ATE testing.
• Analyze test coverage, identify coverage gaps, and develop test cases to address them.
• Debug test pattern-related issues and collaborate with multiple teams to resolve issues.
• Support post-silicon debugging and validation activities using bench equipment.
• Support RMA debugging with the Quality team to identify root causes and improve product quality.
• Work with ATE test teams to improve yield, reduce test time, and enhance overall test quality.
• Participate in pre-silicon validation through simulation and post-silicon validation/debugging.

Skills

Verilog / SystemVerilog

Embedded C / C firmware

Scripting Tcl / Python / Perl

Linux environment

Analytical problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Digital electronics fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or IC Design

Job description

ThunderSoft is hiring a DFT Engineer to support a leading semiconductor project in Singapore.

This role is a great opportunity for early-career semiconductor engineers who are interested in DFT, test pattern development, SoC bring-up, silicon validation, and post-silicon debugging.

You will work closely with IC Design, Firmware/Software, Verification, Characterization, and ATE teams to develop and debug test solutions throughout the product development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and cost-effective structural and functional test patterns to support product quality and release schedules.
• Develop and validate bring-up sequences for different IP blocks at the SoC level through simulation, emulation, bench testing, and ATE testing.
• Analyze test coverage, identify coverage gaps, and develop structural or functional test cases to address them.
• Debug test pattern-related issues and work closely with IC Design, Firmware/Software, Verification, Characterization, and Product Test teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Support post-silicon debugging and validation activities using bench equipment.
• Support RMA debugging with the Quality team to help identify root causes and improve product quality.
• Work with ATE test teams to improve yield, reduce test time, and enhance overall test quality.
• Participate in pre-silicon validation through simulation and post-silicon validation/debugging.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IC Design, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog HDL coding.
• Experience with Embedded C / C firmware development for processors or microcontrollers.
• Scripting experience with Tcl, Python, Perl, or similar scripting languages.
• Good understanding of digital electronics and semiconductor fundamentals.
• Knowledge of structural and functional test concepts and methodologies.
• Experience with simulation, emulation, or post-silicon validation/debugging is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical activities and priorities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with global cross-functional teams.

What You'll Get Exposure To

• DFT and semiconductor test methodologies
• Pre-silicon simulation and emulation
• Post-silicon bring-up and debugging
• ATE testing and test optimization
• Test coverage and quality improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration across design, verification, firmware, and product test teams

Employment Type: Full-time