DFT Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA; 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 to own cross-functional DFT design and deployment across next‑generation SoCs. You will lead testing approaches including TAP, scan, memory BIST, and DFX security, partnering with RTL, timing, and physical design teams.

The role demands a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in SoC architecture, RTL design, and verification. Base salary ranges and equity opportunities accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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 multi-million gate designs.

Responsibilities

• Own and work with cross-functional teams, implementing state-of-the‑art designs in test access mechanisms and DFT architectures.
• Architect, develop and deploy DFT methodologies for next-generation products including RTL design, verification and pattern generation.
• Mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality.

Skills

DFT architecture

RTL design

Verification

Memory BIST

Scan design

DFX security

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 July 17, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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