DFT Engineer

Job Title

DFT Engineer

Role Summary

The DFT Engineer will be a part of NVIDIA's innovative team in Bengaluru, focusing on design for test (DFT) methodologies in AI and accelerated computing projects. This role involves collaborating with design, verification, and physical design teams to ensure excellent project execution.

Experience Level

Mid-level with a requirement of 2+ years of experience in DFT/DFX implementation.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Implementing and integrating scan insertion and scan compression at gate/RTL level.
• Supporting Scan ATPG, pattern validation, and silicon bring-up of scan-related DFT features.
• Performing gate-level verification, debugging DFT/scan issues, and supporting ECOs.
• Developing and improving DFX/DFT methodologies for next-generation designs.
• Collaborating closely with CAD and external vendors on developing next DFX architectures in NVIDIA chips.
• Working with design, verification, and physical design teams to ensure DFX readiness.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASIC design flow, static timing analysis, and ECO handling.
• Hands-on experience with gate-level simulation and verification.
• Solid understanding of Scan ATPG, scan compression, and memory test concepts.
• Familiarity with JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) and related DFT standards.
• Proficiency in HDL and scripting languages.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Education Requirements

BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.