Sr DFT Engineer (100% Remote)

Encore Semi, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days/year

Holidays 10 day/year

Medical benefits (80% premiums)

Dental & Vision 50% premiums

Life Insurance, EAP

Job summary

Encore Semi LLC is seeking a Senior DFT Engineer to lead test architecture for complex SoCs, collaborating with design and verification teams to ensure high-quality fault coverage from RTL to silicon bring-up. The role emphasizes IJTAG (IEEE 1687) expertise, DFT test insertion, and Tessent tool proficiency, with Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting skills valued.

Remote work across the USA is supported. Required qualifications include 8+ years in ASIC DFT, strong IJTAG experience, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven industry experience in ASIC DFT engineering.
• Experience with IEEE 1687 (IJTAG) architecture, utilizing ICL and PDL formats.
• Deep proficiency with the Tessent tool suite.
• Strong simulation/verification skills using Xcelium, VCS, or QuestaSim.
• Fluency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting (Tcl, Python, or Perl).
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and verify DFT structures (Scan, MBIST, Boundary Scan) for next-generation ASIC/SoC designs.
• Develop and integrate IJTAG networks across IP and SoC levels.
• Perform test insertion, ATPG generation, and rigorous fault coverage analysis.
• Run and debug zero-delay and timing-annotated gate-level simulations.

Skills

8+ years ASIC DFT experience

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Tessent (Mentor Graphics)

IEEE 1687 IJTAG

Xcelium

VCS

QuestaSim

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Python

Tcl

Perl

Job description

Sr DFT Engineer - 100% remote

Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses / Contractor

Work Status: US Citizen OR GC holder required.

Location: Remote, anywhere in USA

We are seeking an experienced Senior DFT Engineer to lead test architecture and implementation for complex SoCs. You will work closely with design and verification teams to drive DFT requirements from RTL through to silicon bring-up, ensuring the highest quality test coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and verify DFT structures (Scan, MBIST, Boundary Scan) for next-generation ASIC/SoC designs.
• Develop and integrate IJTAG networks across IP and SoC levels.
• Perform test insertion, ATPG generation, and rigorous fault coverage analysis.
• Run and debug zero-delay and timing-annotated gate-level simulations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of proven industry experience in ASIC DFT engineering.
• IJTAG: Strong hands-on expertise with IEEE 1687 (IJTAG) architecture, specifically utilizing ICL and PDL formats.
• DFT Tools: Deep proficiency with the Mentor Graphics (Siemens) Tessent tool suite.
• Simulation: Solid simulation, verification, and debug skills using Xcelium, VCS, or QuestaSim.
• Core Skills: Fluency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and strong scripting abilities (Tcl, Python, or Perl).

Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $135,000 to $150,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-Time Benefits

• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&DD and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Encore Semi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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