DFT Lead Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Broadcom's San Jose, California Development Center is seeking a Principal DFT Engineer to lead DFT programs from chip-level specification through implementation and verification to production release.

The role involves DFT architecture, test insertion, pattern generation, coverage, post-silicon debug and yield improvements, with interaction across global teams. TCL, PERL, Python, C++, or similar languages are used.

Qualifications

• Strong DFT background including IO and Analog DFT, ATPG and related techniques.
• Experience with Scan insertion and compression tools.
• Proficiency in ATPG vector generation, simulation and debugging.
• Proficient in Verilog coding, testbench creation and simulation.
• Memory BIST insertion/verification on embedded memory blocks.
• Boundary scan verification and IEEE 1149.x knowledge.
• Familiarity with DFT/STA concepts and constraints.
• Knowledge of IEE1687, IJTAG, ICL and PDL standards.
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFT programs from chip-level spec to implementation and production release.
• Implement DFT features: Scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO and SerDes integration.
• Collaborate with STA, DI engineers for design closure and timing.
• Generate, verify and debug DFT test vectors prior to tape-out.
• Debug test vectors on ATE during silicon bring-up and yield improvements.
• Engage with customers and global teams, drive innovative DFT solutions.

Skills

DFT

IO DFT

Analog DFT

ATPG

Scan Insertion

MBIST

TAP

LBIST

IO

SerDes

DDR

PCIE

IEEE1149

IEEE1149.6

Verilog

TestBench

C++

Python

Scripting (TCL, PERL, RUBY)

Tcl

Mentor TestKompress

DFT Compiler

TetraMax

Fastscan

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

DFT Compiler

Mentor TestKompress

TetraMax

Fastscan

Verilog

Job description

Principal DFT Engineer

Broadcom's ASIC Product Division 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.

Job Description:

Principal DFT Engineer

Broadcom's ASIC Product Division 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 Broadcom APD (ASIC Products Division)’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.

It is expected that you can code using TCL, PERL, RUBY, PYTHON, C++ or similar.

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
• 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 7nm & beyond
• Automating DFT & Test Vector Generation flows

Skills/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.)
• 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
• Experience working on the 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 highly desired

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 12+ years of relevant industry experience or Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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.

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