DFT Design Engineering Architect - AE

Cadence Design Systems • San Jose, CA

443d

About The Position

The DFT Design Engineering Architect at Cadence is responsible for leading the Design for Test (DFT) team in the development and implementation of DFT strategies for SoC/ASIC designs. This role requires extensive experience in scan chain insertion, compression scan technologies, memory built-in self-test (MBIST), and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG). The architect will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality DFT solutions from RTL to GDSII and silicon debug.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with a focus on Design for Test (DFT).
• Intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows and hands-on experience with synthesis, verification, and debugging Verilog testbenches.
• Expertise in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) and memory built-in self-test (MBIST).
• Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500, and IEEE1687 standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a disciplined, methodical approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks.
• Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DFT team from RTL to GDSII to Silicon Debug.
• Implement DFT insertion flows and ensure systematic quality metrics driven ATPG pattern generation.
• Perform basic scan chain insertion using synthesis or other software tools.
• Utilize compression scan insertion, LBIST, and other scan technologies effectively.
• Develop and verify Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) to achieve design test coverage goals.
• Debug and analyze failures to improve fault coverage and verify ATPG testbenches.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across cross-functional teams including Architecture, Design, and Internal and External Customers.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed