DFT Engineer - Hardware

Job Title

DFT Engineer - Hardware

Role Summary

Responsible for end-to-end design-for-test (DFT) implementation and verification for ASIC projects, from RTL through gate-level scan insertion to silicon bring-up. Work includes DFT architecture, ATPG, JTAG/boundary scan, security mechanisms, test clocking, and post-silicon validation as part of a cross-functional hardware team.

Contribute to developing and deploying DFT methodologies for next-generation products and improving DFT quality and effectiveness.

Experience Level

Mid-level; approximately 2+ years of relevant industry experience is expected.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement end-to-end DFT from RTL to gate-level scan insertion and silicon bring-up.
• Verify Scan ATPG and other DFT features at RTL and gate levels; perform simulation and validation.
• Design and validate JTAG, boundary-scan, security-related test mechanisms and test clocking across modes.
• Develop and deploy DFT methodologies and compression/memory test techniques for next-generation products.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (design, verification, bring-up) to integrate DFT features into chips.
• Participate in post-silicon debug and validation; support silicon bring-up activities.
• Support occasional travel and late-hours meetings during critical milestones.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge of static timing analysis, ECO flow, ASIC/logic design flow, HDL, and digital logic design.
• Experience with RTL and gate-level verification and simulation.
• Familiarity with BIST architecture and JTAG/IEEE1149.1/IEEE1500.
• Deep DFT expertise in Scan ATPG, compression techniques, and memory test.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; scripting experience in Perl or Python.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from a reputable institution, or equivalent practical experience. The posting indicates ~2+ years of relevant experience may be considered as equivalent.

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.