Senior Principal DFT Architect & Tape-out Lead

SiMa.ai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

SiMa.ai in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Sr. Principal-level DFT leader to own the architecture and strategy for Design for Test across next-gen SoCs. You will define the approach, then hands-on execute through tape-out and pattern bring-up with the DFT team.

Leading DFT architecture, collaborating with RTL, verification, and physical design, you will drive end-to-end DFT implementation on automotive/robotics ICs, mentoring teams, and delivering robust test solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end DFT from architecture to tape-out.
• Ability to lead DFT architecture development for multiple ICs in advanced finFET tech.
• Proficiency with HDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and DFT tools.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership across various DFT endeavors at SiMa.ai.
• DFT architecture and methodology development for latest industrial, robotic, and automotive ICs.
• Responsible for the execution of above DFT architecture/methodology in future SiMa SoC(s).
• Work closely with other members of DFT team to enable their success.
• Work across all H/W functions (RTL design, verification, and physical design) towards the successful implementation of above DFT strategies.

Skills

DFT knowledge

End-to-end DFT execution

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Education

BSEE with 18+ years of experience

MSEE/PhD with 16+ years of experience

Tools

Synopsys SMS/Testmax

Mentor Tessent

VCS

Verdi

Fusion Compiler

PrimeTime

PrimePower

RedHawk

StarRC

Job description

SiMa.ai in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Sr. Principal-level DFT leader to own the architecture and strategy for Design for Test across next-gen SoCs. You will define the approach, then hands-on execute through tape-out and pattern bring-up with the DFT team.

Leading DFT architecture, collaborating with RTL, verification, and physical design, you will drive end-to-end DFT implementation on automotive/robotics ICs, mentoring teams, and delivering robust test solutions.