Senior DFT Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior DFT Engineer
Role Summary
Join NVIDIA's Advanced Technology Group to develop and validate design-for-test (DFT) strategies for next-generation CMOS process nodes and advanced packaging. The role focuses on test methodology, pattern generation, test program bring-up, and debug to support product bring-up and manufacturing test readiness.
Experience Level
Senior level. Requires substantial experience; the posting requests 12+ years in design for test.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Define and implement DFT methodology, logic insertion, and verification flows.
- Develop test pattern generation flows and test program bring-up for ATE.
- Perform complex debug and failure analysis to resolve bring-up issues.
- Balance test time versus data collection needs for monitoring process/node health.
- Collaborate on design and tapeout of advanced packaging vehicles.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- 12+ years of experience in design for test (DFT).
- In-depth knowledge of test architectures: IEEE1149.1, IEEE1500, SSN scan compression, IOBIST, memory BIST.
- Expertise in test logic design verification and pattern generation; developing and improving test flows.
- Experience with ATE test program development and bring-up, including specifying custom test methods for data collection.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT EDA tools.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting (Python preferred).
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with DDR and HBM high-speed I/O testing.
- Hands-on failure analysis experience (LVP, photon emission, ebeam probing).
- Experience with Advantest 93k testers.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical 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.
