Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are looking for a 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 a candidate to possess hands‑on knowledge of synthesis, verification and debugging Verilog test benches.

• 5-15 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT)
• 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 built‑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 test benches and debugging root cause of simulation mis‑compares
• Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE
  1500 and IEEE
  1687
• Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks would be added bonus
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable
• Ability 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
• US citizenship preferred

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