DFT Staff Engineer

Job Title

DFT Staff Engineer

Role Summary

Lead design-for-test (DFT) activities for ASIC/IP blocks within Qualcomm's ASICS Engineering team. Define, model, design, verify, validate, and document DFT and ASIC implementations to meet high-performance, low-power system requirements.

Experience Level

Senior - preferred 6+ years of ASIC/DFT design or verification experience. Minimum qualifications vary by degree: BS +4 years, MS +3 years, PhD +2 years.

Responsibilities

The role requires technical leadership across the ASIC design flow and coordination with cross-functional teams.

• Define and implement DFT and ASIC architectures, circuit specifications, and logic designs for complex blocks/SoCs or IC packages.
• Develop and validate system and block-level simulations and verification environments.
• Evaluate and optimize the design flow from RTL through synthesis, place-and-route, timing, power, and verification.
• Use and enable EDA tools and flows (e.g., RTL-to-GDS, analog layout tools) to deliver design and signoff.
• Produce and review detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
• Collaborate with software/hardware architecture, product, and program teams to define implementation strategy.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members; participate in technical decision-making that affects broader groups.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience (education items summarized separately).

• Hands-on ASIC design, DFT, or design verification experience working on complex digital and/or analog blocks.
• Experience with design verification methods and hardware verification flows.
• Familiarity with architecture and design tools and RTL-to-GDS flows; experience with analog/layout tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages used for automation and verification.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and to communicate complex technical information to cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical workstreams and providing guidance to other engineers.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field plus 4+ years ASIC design/verification/validation/integration experience; OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field plus 3+ years; OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field plus 2+ years. Preferred: Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.