Staff DFT Engineer

Marvell Technology • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your Impact The Custom Silicon team in Marvell designs and develops complex, high-speed, high-performance custom chips for external customers in market segments ranging from artificial intelligence and machine learning to wired and wireless infrastructure. The Design-for-Test (DFT) team is a global team that impacts chip design from inception all the way to manufacturing production. Rigorous DFT methods ensure that a part can be tested with an extremely high degree of defect coverage in a time-constrained manufacturing environment, directly impacting product quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess both digital logic design and verification skills along with software development and programming skills. Such a candidate will enjoy an opportunity that spans disciplines and involves them in all aspects of semiconductor chip design.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 3-5 years of related professional experience, or Master of Science degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 2-3 years of related professional experience, or PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering
• Digital logic design skills with Verilog
• Hands-on experience with scan-based logic test, memory BIST/BISR, functional test, JTAG, and other test methodologies
• Experience with EDA DFT tools (Siemens EDA Tessent, Cadence Modus, or Synopsys TestMAX)
• Demonstrable programming skills with TCL, Python, Perl, or csh/bash in Unix type environment, with good problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of Linux/Unix, with experience working on distributed systems
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of both the block level and chip top design-for-test (DFT) and automated test pattern generation (ATPG) flows for complex custom silicon designs
• Execute DFT insertion and verification flows for scan test, Memory Built-in Self-Test (MBIST), and IP macro test
• Execute digital logic, MBIST, and IP test pattern generation and simulation flows
• Analyze results and look for ways to improve test coverage
• Collaborate with the global DFT team on design flow improvements
• Support manufacturing test hardware bring-up and pattern debug

Benefits

• Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments.
• Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
• We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level