DFT Lead Engineer

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

Job summary

Broadcom's San Jose Development Center seeks a Principal DFT Engineer to lead DFT programs from chip-level specification through implementation and verification, delivering products to production. You will work across DFT architecture, test insertion, pattern generation, coverage improvement, and post-silicon debug, collaborating with Physical Design & STA teams and external customers.

The role requires strong scripting in TCL/Perl/Ruby/Python, C++, and extensive experience with DFT, ATPG,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering with 12+ years of industry experience or Master’s with 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Understanding Broadcom & customer DFT feature requirements and defining DFT specifications for the ASIC.
• Implementing DFT including Scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO, SerDes integration.
• Working with STA and DI Engineers for test closure.
• Generating, verifying and debugging test vectors before tape release.
• Debugging and validating vectors on ATE during silicon bring-up.
• Interfacing with customers, PD and test teams globally.
• Innovating new DFT solutions for 7nm and beyond.
• Automating DFT and test vector generation flows.

Skills

DFT background

ATPG

Scan Insertion

Verilog

Memory BIST

IEEE 1149.1/1149.6

Debug and root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Scripting: TCL/ PERL/ PYTHON

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

TCL

PERL

RUBY

PYTHON

C++

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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