DFT Design Engineer
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
DFT Design Engineer
Role Summary
Work as an ASIC/SoC digital design engineer focused on Design for Test (DFT). The role delivers DFT insertion, ATPG, MBIST and debug to meet test coverage and quality objectives while collaborating with architecture, design, verification and customers.
Experience Level
Mid-level — 2–10 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC digital design with a focus on DFT.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Perform scan chain insertion and manage DFT insertion flows.
- Implement compression scan, LBIST, MBIST and other scan technologies.
- Generate ATPG patterns using metrics-driven approaches to achieve target fault coverage.
- Debug failures, analyze faults and improve test coverage.
- Verify ATPG testbenches and debug root causes of simulation mis-compares.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Architecture, Design, Verification, internal/external customers).
- Complete DFT tasks independently and meet project schedules.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications:
- 2–10 years SoC/ASIC digital design experience with a DFT focus.
- Hands-on experience with DFT insertion flows and scan chain insertion.
- Experience with compression scan insertion and LBIST.
- Expertise in MBIST and ATPG pattern generation and coverage analysis.
- Experience debugging ATPG/MBIST failures and verifying testbenches.
- Working knowledge of JTAG (1149.1/6), IEEE1500 and IEEE1687.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong problem-solving skills.
- US citizenship required.
- Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks.
- Hands-on synthesis and Verilog testbench experience.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
