DFT design / methodology development Engineer

Rapidus Corporation US; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Rapidus Corporation US is seeking a senior DFT lead to own the strategy for the 2nm reference flow, integrating Scan and MBIST, and evaluating next-generation methodologies. You will guide the adoption of automated techniques and work with EDA partners to optimize pattern generation and silicon failure diagnostics.

The role focuses on synthesis and PnR stages, partnering with stakeholders to drive high testability and yield at advanced nodes, with a global view on next-generation DFT ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in DFT with Scan/MBIST/ATPG.
• Experience with advanced nodes is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of SSN and packetized test architectures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Scan and MBIST into the digital reference flow.
• Evaluate and adopt advanced DFT technologies like SSN.
• Develop ATPG methods with cell-aware fault models for 2nm.
• Study new failure analysis methods to improve yield ramp-up.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors and design partners on pattern generation.
• Support DFT implementation and testing for Rapidus chips.
• Provide comprehensive DFT guidance to customers.

Skills

DFT methods

Scan

MBIST

ATPG

SSN

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in EE

Job description

Location: Albany (NY)--preferred, Santa Clara (CA), or Tokyo (Japan)

Role Overview:

• You will be responsible for the Design for Test (DFT) strategy within the 2nm reference flow. This role involves integrating advanced
• Scan and MBIST tools to ensure high testability for complex GAA designs. You will also lead the evaluation and adoption of
• next-generation DFT methodologies to address the challenges of ultra-fine process nodes.

About Rapidus

Rapidus Corporation, founded in 2022, is Japan-led initiative to build a world-class advanced logic semiconductor foundry. With a bold vision to accelerate innovation, we are pioneering cutting-edge logic semiconductor research, development, design, and manufacturing to transform the global semiconductor industry.

Why Join Us

You will play a central leadership role in building the world’s most advanced 2nm and next‑generation enablement ecosystem, shaping the foundation for future semiconductor innovation.

You will focus on the implementation stages (Synthesis and PnR) of the digital reference flow. Additionally, you will lead the adoption of next-generation automation tools, including AI/ML-driven DSE (Design space exploration)

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate Scan and MBIST (Memory Built-In Self-Test) tools into the digital reference flow.
• Evaluate and implement advanced DFT technologies, such as Streaming Scan Network (SSN), to optimize test data volume and test time.
• Develop and validate ATPG (Automatic Test Pattern Generation) methodologies utilizing cell-aware (intra-cell) fault models to achieve high defect coverage at the 2nm node.
• Conduct evaluation and feasibility studies for new failure analysis methodologies to improve yield ramp-up.
• Work closely with EDA vendors to implement these advanced DFT features and collaborate with design partners for pattern generation and silicon-based failure diagnosis.
• Support DFT implementation and pattern execution for internal Rapidus test chips.
• Provide customers with comprehensive DFT guidelines and technical support.

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of DFT methodologies (Scan, MBIST, ATPG).
• Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm FinFET and beyond) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with advanced DFT architectures (e.g., SSN, packetized test) and cell-aware testing is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external stakeholders, including EDA vendors and design service partners.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with external stakeholders, including EDA vendors and design service partners.
• Education: BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

Language: Professional proficiency in English (Japanese skills are a plus).

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage, fully at company's expense (no deductibles)