Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer

Cadence; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a SoC/ASIC Digital Design Engineer with extensive experience in Design for Test (DFT). The role emphasizes scan chain insertion, compression scan technologies, MBIST, and ATPG pattern generation, with a preference for hands-on synthesis, verification, and debugging Verilog test benches.

US citizenship is preferred. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of DFT insertion flows, JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500/IEEE1687, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced project

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on DFT.
• Intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows.
• Experience with compression scan insertion, LBIST and other scan technologies.
• Expertise in ATPG to achieve design test coverage goals.
• Debug and analysis of failures to improve fault coverage.
• Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root causes of simulation mis-compares.

Skills

DFT design

ATPG

MBIST

Synthesis and verification

JTAG 1149.1/6

Tools

Cadence tools

Synthesis tools

Verilog testbenches

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for SoC/ASIC Digital Design Engineer with experience in Design for Test (DFT). An intimate knowledge and experience in scan chain insertion, compression scan technologies, memory built-in self-test (MBIST) and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) is required for this position. Should follow systematic quality metrics driven ATPG pattern generation. It is highly desirable for candidate to possess hands-on knowledge of synthesis, verification and debugging Verilog testbenches.
US citizenship preferred.

Requirements

• Prior 10-20 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT)
• Should possess intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows
• Basic scan chain insertion using synthesis or other software tools
• Experience in compression scan insertion, LBIST and other scan technologies
• Intimate knowledge of memory build-in self-test (MBIST)
• Expertise in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) to achieve design test coverage goals
• Debug and Analysis of failures to improve fault coverage
• Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root cause of simulation mis-compares
• Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687
• Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks would be added bonus
• Ability to work in collaborative team environment
• Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable
• Should be able to finish DFT tasks independently
• Strong problem-solving skills. Exhibit discipline, thoroughness, and methodical approach in solving problems
• Ability to work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams – Architecture, Design, Internal and External Customers
• Self-driven and committed individual who can work in a fast-paced project environment

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