Senior DFT Engineer

Job Title

Senior DFT Engineer

Role Summary

Lead design and implementation of silicon test methodologies for NVIDIA next-generation platforms. Work across VLSI, product engineering, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute chip bring-up from pre-silicon through production.

Responsible for developing reusable workflows, mentoring junior engineers, and improving test and debug processes.

Experience Level

Senior — typical experience guidance provided in the posting (see Education Requirements for degree-specific years).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, planning, and execution of DFT and silicon bring-up activities.

• Design and deploy test methodologies: scan compression, IO BIST, memory BIST, and test access mechanisms.
• Own end-to-end chip bring-up planning and execution from pre-silicon to production deployment.
• Collaborate with VLSI and product teams to define DFT approaches and integrate test logic.
• Create and standardize checklists, playbooks, and workflows for silicon bring-up and validation.
• Lead silicon debug and failure analysis; develop test programs and work on pattern formats and failure processing.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve cross-team handoffs and communication.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Expertise in scan test planning, ATPG, fault simulation, and fault modeling.
• Experience with BIST for memories and IOs and test access mechanism implementation.
• Strong analytical skills for verification and validation of test patterns on complex multi-million-gate designs using vendor tools.
• Hands-on silicon debug and bring-up experience, including test program development and failure analysis.
• Strong programming and scripting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Deep DFT architecture knowledge and direct GPU/SoC bring-up experience.
• Hands-on lab validation skills (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and debug tools.
• Familiarity with fault metrics (DPPM), RAS, InSystem Test, PVT dependencies, and VF characterization.
• Proven ability to operate in collaborative, multi-functional environments.

Education Requirements

Posting lists: BSEE (or equivalent practical experience) with 5+ years; MSEE with 3+ years; or PhD in DFT or a related domain. Equivalent practical experience is accepted as an alternative.

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.