ASIC DFT Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 141,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Equity grants / ESPP

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking an experienced DFT lead for its ASIC Product Division at the San Jose Development Center. The role covers end-to-end DFT activities from architecture to tape-out, including interaction with cross-functional teams and external customers.

The candidate will implement and verify DFT techniques across Scan, MBIST, TAP and LBIST, with exposure to IO and SerDes. Strong Verilog, memory BIST and boundary-scan skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience required.
• Strong DFT background including IO/Analog DFT, ATPG, Scan, BIST.
• Experience with Scan Insertion and scan compression tools (e.g., DFT Compiler, Mentor TestKompress).
• Verilog coding, testbench generation and simulation experience.
• Memory BIST insertion and verification on embedded memory (SRAM, CAM, eDRAM, ROM).
• Boundary scan verification and test vector generation; knowledge of IEEE1149.1/1149.6.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFT programs from chip-level specification to implementation and verification.
• Implement DFT features: Scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO, SerDes integration.
• Generate, verify and debug test vectors; support ATE bring-up and RMA.
• Collaborate with STA/DI engineers for test closure across designs.
• Automate DFT and test vector generation flows; interact with customers.

Skills

DFT basics

ATPG

Scan insertion

Verilog

Memory BIST

Boundary scan

Test vector gen

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

TetraMax

Fastscan

DFT Compiler

Mentor TestKompress

Tessent SSN

Job description

**Please Note:****1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)****2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.**## **Job Description:**Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) is seeking candidates for a DFT position at our San Jose, California, Development Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading DFT programs all the way from chip level DFT specification, through to implementation and verification culminating in successfully releasing products to production.The candidate would be required to work on various phases of SoC DFT related activities for APD'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.**Responsibilities:*** Understanding Broadcom & customer DFT feature requirements & DPPM goals & defining appropriate DFT specifications for the ASIC* Implementing DFT, including Scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO, SerDes and other I/P DFT integration* Responsibilities includes pattern generation & Verification at chip level, Rapid bring-up at ATE and RMA support* Working closely with STA and DI Engineers design closure for test* Generating, Verifying & Debugging Test vectors before tape release.* Validating & Debugging Test vectors on ATE during the silicon bring up phase* Assisting with silicon failure analysis, diagnostics & yield improvement efforts* Interfacing with the customer, physical design and test engineering/manufacturing teams located globally* Working closely with I/P DFT engineers & other stakeholders* Debugging customer returned parts on the ATE* Innovating newer DFT solutions to solve testability problems in 3nm & beyond* Automating DFT & Test Vector Generation flows**Skills/Experience:*** Bachelors and 12+ years of related experience; or Masters degree and 10+ years of related experience* Strong DFT background (such as IO and Analog DFT, ATPG and/or Scan, BIST, and others)* Scan Insertion and scan compression background (DFT Compiler, Mentor TestKompress, etc.)* Logic BIST design and debug experience* Well-versed in ATPG vector generation, simulation, and debugging. (TetraMax, Fastscan)* Experience in Verilog coding, testbench generation & simulation* Memory BIST insertion and verification experience on embedded (SRAM, CAM, eDRAM, ROM)* Boundary scan Verification and test vector generation. Should have good knowledge in IEEE1149.1 and IEEE1149.6* Basic knowledge Test-STA and constraints* Strong background on IEE1687, IJTAG, ICL and PDL* The ability to work in a multi-disciplined, cross-department environment* Solid knowledge in analog and digital circuit design, and device physics fundamentals* Good understanding of Si processing, logical and physical synthesis, and transistor reliability principles* Excellent problem solving, debug, root cause analysis and communication skills* Strong understanding of statistical process control and data analysis techniques to drive silicon yield improvements and quality metrics* Project management capabilities to track and prioritize competing deliverables across cross-functional stakeholders including Test Engineering, Reliability, and Operations.* Experience working on ATE is a plus* Experience with Serdes, DDR, PCIE, ENET, CXL IOBIST verification and silicon debug is a plus* Experience working on Tessent SSN is a plus**Additional Job Description:****Compensation and Benefits**The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300 - $226,000. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.**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.****If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.**