Sr DFT Engineer ( 100% Remote)

Encore Semi•Austin, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

Encore Semi, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior DFT Engineer to lead test architecture and implementation for complex SoCs. The engineer will work closely with design and verification teams to drive DFT requirements from RTL through silicon bring-up and ensure high-quality test coverage. The position is 100% remote anywhere in the United States and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. The position offers an annual base salary of $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 and strong scripting abilities with Tcl, Python, or Perl.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and verify DFT structures, including Scan, MBIST, and Boundary Scan, for 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
Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care, and limited purpose)
Gap insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Bonuses