Sr DFT Engineer (100% Remote)

Encore Semi•Fort Collins, CO

4d•Remote

About The Position

Encore Semi, Inc. is seeking a Senior DFT Engineer to lead test architecture and implementation for complex SoCs. The role works closely with design and verification teams to drive DFT requirements from RTL through silicon bring-up and ensure high-quality test coverage. This is a full-time, fully remote position available anywhere in the USA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders. The anticipated annual base salary is $135,000 to $150,000, plus benefits and bonuses.

Requirements

At least 8 years of industry experience in ASIC DFT engineering.
Strong hands-on expertise with IEEE 1687 (IJTAG) architecture, including ICL and PDL formats.
Deep proficiency with the Mentor Graphics (Siemens) Tessent tool suite.
Simulation, verification, and debugging skills using Xcelium, VCS, or QuestaSim.
Fluency in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Strong scripting abilities with Tcl, Python, or Perl.
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship or green card holder status.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

15 days of PTO per calendar year
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Medical benefits; company covers 80% of premiums for employees and dependents
Dental and vision benefits; company covers 50% of premiums for employees and dependents
Voluntary life insurance, FSA (health and dependent, limited purpose), HAS, and gap insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Life/AD&D and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Bonuses