DFT Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a DFT Methodology Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. You will own and implement test access methodologies across cross-functional teams, shaping next-generation GPU designs with memory BIST, scan, and DFX security.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with RTL, timing, physical design, software, bring-up and production teams, and help optimize trade-offs between cost and quality while delivering robust test solutions for multi-million gate designs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree 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 designs.
• Good exposure to RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power trade-offs.
• Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE with pattern formats 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SoC architecture

RTL design

Verification

DFT security

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

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.

What you will 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 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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