DFT Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a DFT Methodology Engineer in Santa Clara to lead cutting-edge DFT architectures across complex SoCs. You will collaborate with RTL, timing, physical design, software, bring-up, and production teams to define and deploy robust DFT methodologies and test flows.

You will mentor junior engineers on design choices, cost, and quality, while ensuring security considerations in DFT and hardware systems. The role emphasizes cross-functional impact and innovation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with DFT experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on SoC architecture, RTL design, and verification.
• Strong analytical skills in verification/validation of test patterns on complex multi-million gate designs.
• Experience in cross-functional RTL, clocks, STA, place-n-route, and power trade-offs.
• Experience in silicon debug and bring-up on ATE with understanding of pattern formats and failure processing.
• Knowledge of DFT security and hardware security is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement state-of-the-art DFT architectures across blocks.
• Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for RTL design and validation.
• Mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs.

Skills

DFT

RTL design

Verification

Pattern generation

Silicon debug

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTL/EDA tools

Job description

Job Requisition ID JR2020884

Job Category Engineering

Time Type Full time

We are now looking for a DFT Methodology Engineer!

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today. Design-for-Test Engineering at NVIDIA works on groundbreaking innovations involving crafting creative solutions for DFT architecture, verification and post-silicon validation on some of the industry's most complex semiconductor chips.

What You'll Be Doing

• As a member in our team, you will own and work with cross functional teams, implementing state-of-the-art designs in test access mechanisms, I1149.1, I1500, I1687, 1838, memory BIST, scan and memory dump and DFX security methodology.
• In addition, you will help architect, develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products including RTL design, Verification, pattern generation, partnering with teams like timing, physical design, software, bringup, production.
• You will also help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality.

What We Need To See

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering or related field with proven experience in DFT or related domains.
• 10+ years of hands‐on experience in SoC architecture, RTL design, and verification.
• Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on complex and multi-million gate designs using vendor tools.
• Good exposure to cross functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power, to ensure we are making the right trade-offs.
• Experience in Silicon debug and bring‑up on the ATE with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development.
• Knowledge of DFT security and hardware system security is a plus.
• Exceptional written and oral interpersonal skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you. NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 8, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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