DFT CAD Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Austin is seeking a senior DFT/ATPG engineer to join the CAD and Methodology team within the Silicon Engineering Group. You will own the end-to-end DFT flow for design projects and collaborate with design and tool teams.

You will develop and implement DFT/ATPG architectures, verify implementations, and engage with vendors. Strong Verilog/VHDL, scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python), and experience with DFT tools are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Proficiency with Tcl, Perl, and Python scripting.
• Experience with industry-standard DFT and logic synthesis tools.
• Familiarity with scan architecture and scan compression techniques.
• Familiarity with IEEE 1500 core wrapping.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DFT and ATPG flow for design projects.
• Collaborate with design teams to verify DFT implementations.
• Work with DFT and Synthesis CAD teams to improve coverage and quality.
• Drive DFT vendor engagements and tool infrastructure.

Skills

DFT/ATPG engineering

Verilog/VHDL

Scripting (Python)

MBIST/JTAG debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

IEEE 1500 core wrapping

DFT tools

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day.

Description

Our Hardware Technology team is responsible for Apple's breakthrough custom silicon and hardware technologies including battery, applications processors, storage controllers, sensors silicon, display silicon and other chipsets across Apple's entire product line.

As part of our CAD and Methodology team in Apple's world-class Silicon Engineering Group, you will be involved with the complete DFT and ATPG CAD solution for all design projects.

• Develop and implement DFT and ATPG flow
• Participate in development and implementation of DFT architecture with design team
• Work with the DFT and Synthesis CAD team to verify DFT implementations
• Support tool and infrastructure to generate structural test vectors , analyzing and improving coverage
• Work with DFT designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues
• Drive DFT and ATPG vendor engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST
• Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools preferred
• Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500-related issues
• Familiarity with synthesis tools preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 10+ years of industry experience
• Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, and Python scripting
• Experience with industry-standard DFT and logic synthesis tools
• Familiarity with scan architecture and scan compression techniques
• Familiarity with IEEE 1500 core wrapping
• Familiarity with scan stitching and scan reordering
• Experience with DFT setup, rule checking (DRC), and debug

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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