DFT Design Engineer

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 142,600 - 206,500; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a DFT Design Engineer in San Jose, California, to define and implement DFT architectures for complex IC designs. This role involves working on advanced technologies, collaborating with design and test teams to ensure manufacturability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in DFT at both RTL and gate levels, EDA tools for test logic insertion and validation, and proficiency in scripting. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DFT design and verification.
• Experience with high-speed IO/SerDes DFT.
• Collaborate with integration and test development teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement DFT architectures for multi-die designs.
• Perform test logic insertion and pre-silicon validation.
• Collaborate to ensure manufacturability goals are met.

Skills

DFT design and verification

EDA tools (synthesis, scan insertion, ATPG)

Scripting languages (Perl/TCL)

Design automation

Test compression and advanced fault models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ATPG tools

Simulation and debug tools

STA tools

Job description

## DFT Design EngineerApplylocations: San Jose, California, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R01930# **Job Details:**### ## **Job Description:****About Altera:**Accelerating Innovators — Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy to use and deploy, across the cloud to the edge, enabling limitless possibilities for AI. Our broad portfolio includes FPGAs, SoCs, CPLDs, IP, development tools, system-on-modules, SmartNICs and IPUs, offering the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Our innovation in programmable logic began in 1983. Since then we’ve delivered the tools and technologies that empower customers to innovate, differentiate, and succeed in their markets. Join us on our journey to becoming the world’s #1 FPGA company!**About the Role:**The **Altera DFT team** is looking for a motivated **DFT (Design for Testability) Design Engineer** to join an industry-leading IC design organization. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including FPGA, processor, DSP, SERDES, IO, 2.5D/3D multi-die packaging, and other advanced solutions that will drive future innovation.As a **DFT Design Engineer,** you will be responsible for DFT architecture and implementation, including DFT specifications, test logic insertion, test mode timing constraints, ATPG, and pre-silicon validation. You will also contribute to the development of DFT methodologies and flows to improve pre-silicon and post-silicon validation processes.This role provides the opportunity to work closely with IP and integration design teams to understand design and functional behaviors of complex circuits, as well as with test development teams to meet manufacturing test requirements for coverage, cost, yield, and silicon bring-up/debug.**Responsibilities:*** Define and implement DFT architectures and specifications for FPGA, processors, DSP, SERDES, IO, and multi-die designs.* Perform test logic insertion, ATPG pattern generation, and pre-silicon validation for manufacturability and quality.* Collaborate with IP and integration design teams to align DFT features with design functionality and timing.* Partner with test development teams to support silicon bring-up, debug, and production readiness.* Contribute to DFT methodology and automation flows to enhance scalability and efficiency.* Ensure manufacturability goals are met, including test coverage, test cost optimization, yield improvement, and debug support.**Salary Range**The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.**$142,600 - $206,500 USD**We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.#LI-MD1### ## **Qualifications:****Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience in the following – OR – Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience in the following:* Experience in DFT design and verification at both RTL and gate level.* Experience in EDA tools such as synthesis and scan insertion tools, ATPG tools, simulation and debug tools, STA tools* Design automation experience and proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl/TCL**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with test compression, BIST (MBIST/LBIST), and advanced fault models.* Prior experience with 2.5D/3D multi-die designs and high-speed IO/SerDes DFT.### ## **Job Type:**Regular### ## **Shift:**Shift 1 (United States of America)### ## **Primary Location:**San Jose, California, United States### ## **Additional Locations:**### ## **Posting Statement:**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.