Design Engineer I
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Design Engineer I
Role Summary
Design and implement SoC-level DFT architecture and flows for large, complex ASIC designs within the Palladium platform group. The role spans architecture definition, pre-silicon implementation and sign-off, and post-silicon debug and yield analysis.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Engineer I). The posting requests at least 3 years of hands-on SoC DFT experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Define and implement SoC-level DFT architecture for large, complex designs.
- Develop, integrate, and support SCAN, ATPG, MBIST, BSCAN and iJTAG flows.
- Perform DFT insertion, verification, and coverage analysis at block and SoC levels.
- Drive pre-silicon DFT sign-off, including DRC closure and coverage targets.
- Support post-silicon debug, failure analysis and yield learning.
- Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design and operations teams.
Requirements
Must-have and nice-to-have skills:
Must-have:
- At least 3 years of hands-on SoC DFT experience.
- Strong expertise in SCAN, ATPG and MBIST.
- Experience with pre-silicon validation and post-silicon debug.
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Scripting for flow automation and analysis (TCL, Perl, Python or equivalent).
- Experience with IP-level DFT integration and reuse.
- Exposure to low-power DFT considerations and complex clocking architectures.
- Familiarity with manufacturing test flows and silicon yield improvement.
Education Requirements
BS degree specified in the posting; field of study not specified.
Compensation note: the posting lists a California annual range of $88,900 to $165,100; additional incentive compensation (bonus, equity) and benefits may apply.
Work on challenging SoC DFT problems with cross-functional teams.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
