Senior ASIC DFT DV Engineer (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Senior ASIC DFT DV Engineer will verify Design-for-Test (DFT) architecture supporting ATE screening, in-system testing, debugging, and diagnostics. The role owns the MBIST methodology across the Silicon One portfolio and establishes unified, high-quality memory-testing standards. It also involves architecting reusable, hierarchical infrastructures that scale across large designs and help accelerate time-to-market for future silicon. The engineer works with front-end RTL and backend physical design teams to understand chip architecture and drive high-quality DFT verification. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week at Cisco’s San Jose location. The application window is expected to close on 11/12/2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least 7 years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience.
- Prior experience with test planning based on complex design specifications.
- Experience debugging using DVE or Verdi.
- Prior experience with memory architectures such as SRAM and DRAM, and their failure modes.
- Experience with TCL, Python, or Perl.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- Experience addressing memory failure correlation in production.
- Experience in silicon testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
- Experience with industry-standard DFT tools such as Synopsys DesignWare, SMS, TestMax, or Mentor Graphics Tessent.
Responsibilities
- Plan tests and develop test benches to verify DFT architecture for ATE screening, in-system testing, debugging, and diagnostics.
- Own the MBIST methodology across the Silicon One portfolio and drive unified, high-quality memory-testing standards.
- Architect reusable, hierarchical infrastructures that scale across large designs and accelerate time-to-market for future silicon.
- Work with front-end RTL and backend physical design teams to understand chip architecture and drive high-quality DFT verification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Restricted stock unit grants may be available to eligible employees, subject to continued employment and vesting terms.
- Paid holidays and, for non-exempt employees, a floating holiday.
- Paid day off for employee’s birthday.
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown.
- Paid personal wellness days.
- Vacation time or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification and eligibility.
- Sick time off.
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
- Optional paid volunteer days.
- Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
