Sr DFT Engineer (100% Remote)

Encore Semi•Hillsboro, OR

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 role works 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 USA, and requires US citizenship or a Green Card. Compensation is a stated 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.
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 in Tcl, Python, or Perl.
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Must be a US 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
Health and dependent care FSA
Limited-purpose FSA
HAS (as written in the posting)
Gap insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Life/AD&D insurance
Long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Bonuses