CPU DFT Engineer

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Austin, TX is seeking a senior DFT engineer to help shape the testability of cutting-edge CPU designs. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and AI teams to push performance, power, and reliability goals across the silicon stack.

You will develop, deploy, and optimize DFT flows (ATPG, JTAG, BIST), mentor peers, and contribute to silicon bring-up and validation for next-generation products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8 years of experience in high-performance IP or SoC Design For Test (DFT) activities and flows
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting DFT flows (ATPG, Logic Vision, BIST, or JTAG)

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and verify design-for-test (DFT) solutions for advanced CPU designs.
• Pioneer custom DFT methodologies using industry-standard EDA tools to accelerate turnaround times and test coverage.
• Develop, debug, and optimize production test patterns for automatic test equipment flows to support silicon delivery.
• Mentor peers and foster cross-functional engineering collaboration across the DFT organization.

Skills

DFT design experience

IP/SoC design for test

DFT flows (ATPG, Logic Vision, BIST, J

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ATPG tooling

Logic Vision

BIST tooling

JTAG tooling

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in high-performance IP or SoC Design For Test (DFT) activities and flows.
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting DFT flows (ATPG, Logic Vision, BIST, or JTAG).

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience applying AI/ML-assisted DFT design techniques for scaling and physical design closure.
• Experience with scripting in Python, Tcl, or Perl, and data mining for QoR metrics.
• Experience developing novel DFT solutions, silicon bring-up, and validation.
• Knowledge of high-performance, low-power design DFT techniques and end-to-end silicon flows.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Responsibilities

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• Partner with cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and verify design-for-test (DFT) solutions for advanced CPU designs.
• Pioneer custom DFT methodologies using industry-standard EDA tools to accelerate turnaround times and test coverage.
• Develop, debug, and optimize production test patterns for automatic test equipment flows to support silicon delivery.
• Mentor peers and foster cross-functional engineering collaboration across the DFT organization.

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