Hardware Design for Test (DFT) Intern
NVIDIAJob Title
Hardware Design for Test (DFT) Intern
Role Summary
12-week full-time internship on NVIDIA's hardware teams focused on Design for Test (DFT). Interns will implement and validate DFT features, support test architecture and planning, and contribute to pre- and post-silicon debug to improve chip testability and quality.
Compensation: USD 20–71 per hour (varies by location, degree, and experience).
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for current graduate students. Intended for M.S. or Ph.D. students; no specific years of professional experience required.
Responsibilities
Interns will work on project-based tasks that deliver measurable results. Typical responsibilities include:
- Design and implement DFT features and test logic for ASICs.
- Support test architecture, DFT planning, and scan chain integration.
- Perform static timing analysis (STA) and assist with timing closure for test paths.
- Debug pre-silicon and post-silicon issues related to test and bring-up.
- Develop and validate scan chain design, ATPG flows, boundary scan, and JTAG usage.
- Implement and validate Memory BIST, Logic BIST, and compression techniques.
- Develop test scripts and automation using scripting/programming languages.
- Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and validation teams to deliver project milestones.
Requirements
Minimum technical skills and knowledge expected for successful candidates.
- Coursework or internship experience in DFT, digital design, test architecture, STA, or silicon debug.
- Familiarity with scan chain design, ATPG, boundary scan, JTAG, Memory BIST, Logic BIST, and compression methods.
- Experience with at-speed and delay testing concepts.
- Programming and scripting skills: Perl, TCL, Python, C or C++ and working knowledge of Linux.
- Exposure to EDA and test tools such as Synopsys tools, TetraMAX, and Cadence Modus.
- Ability to work full time for the 12-week internship and communicate technical results clearly.
- Nice-to-have: prior DFT or hardware validation internship experience and familiarity with pre-/post-silicon bring-up.
Education Requirements
Must be actively enrolled and pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field for the full duration of the internship. Resumes must include an anticipated graduation month and year.
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.
