Senior DFT Engineer
NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA
•$136,000 - $264,500
About The Position
At NVIDIA, our Senior DFT Engineers lead the way in silicon test innovation, ensuring flawless execution and outstanding quality in our next-generation silicon platforms. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team and make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry!
Requirements
- BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years, MSEE with 3+ years, or PhD in DFT or related domains.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in defining scan test plans, BIST including memories and IOs, fault modeling, ATPG, and fault simulation.
- Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on complex and multi-million gate builds using vendor tools.
- Experience in silicon debug and bring-up with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development.
- Strong programming and scripting skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Deep understanding of DFT architecture.
- Direct bring-up experience on GPU/SoC.
- Hands-on validation skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab debugging.
- Understanding of fault models, DPPM, quality metrics, RAS is a plus.
- Knowledge of InSystem Test methodologies, PVT dependencies and VF characterization.
- Established proficiency in operating within collaborative, multi-functional environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and roll out advanced test methodologies on NVIDIA’s next-generation silicon platforms.
- Own and work with cross-functional teams to implement the latest in test access mechanisms, IO BIST, memory BIST, and scan compression.
- Collaborate closely with VLSI and Product Engineering groups to design innovative DFT approaches that advance silicon test technology.
- Lead end-to-end planning and timely execution of NVIDIA's new chip bring-up efforts, from pre-silicon through production deployment.
- Develop and standardize methodologies, processes, and workflows for silicon bring-up, crafting reusable checklists and playbooks.
- Improve cross-team communication, work, and handoffs.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers, helping them navigate complex build trade-offs to achieve world-class quality and efficiency.
Benefits
- equity
- benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
