Senior DFT Engineer for SoC Validation | Austin | Equity

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded hardware startup in Austin, Texas, is looking for an experienced DFT Engineer to innovate design-for-test methodologies for advanced digital and mixed-signal SoCs. The role requires 5+ years in DFT with hands-on experience in silicon bring-up and DFT validation. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and be willing to work on-site. Competitive salary offered between $170,000–$200,000 plus equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DFT spec, architecture, insertion, and analysis for complex silicon.
• Experience in silicon bring-up, debug/validation of DFT on ATE, ATPG, MBIST, JTAG.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement SoC DFT architecture and ATPG/MBIST strategy.
• Collaborate to improve test coverage and resolve RTL violations.
• Develop and maintain formal DFT documentation.

Skills

DFT spec, architecture, insertion, and analysis

Silicon bring-up, debug/validation of DFT

ASIC DFT, synthesis, simulation/verification

Strong organizational/problem-solving skills

Detail oriented

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DFT Max

Tessent

Modus

Design/Fusion Compiler

SpyGlass

TestKompress

Job description

A well-funded hardware startup in Austin, Texas, is looking for an experienced DFT Engineer to innovate design-for-test methodologies for advanced digital and mixed-signal SoCs. The role requires 5+ years in DFT with hands-on experience in silicon bring-up and DFT validation. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and be willing to work on-site. Competitive salary offered between $170,000–$200,000 plus equity.