Senior DFT Engineer

Job Title

Senior DFT Engineer

Role Summary

Lead design-for-test (DFT) work for ASIC/SoC projects, owning DFT specifications, architecture and implementation. Provide methodology support, automate DFT flows, deliver ATPG patterns, and assist silicon bring-up and failure analysis. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across product teams to meet coverage, power, and test-time targets.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 6–8 years of directly related ASIC/SoC DFT experience as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include DFT architecture, implementation, verification, and support for silicon testing.

• Define DFT specifications and architecture; implement using industry-standard methodologies and tools.
• Automate and maintain DFT flows and provide methodology support across product teams.
• Develop high-quality, verified ATPG patterns with focus on coverage, low power, and low test time.
• Perform pre- and post-silicon verification, debug, and failure analysis.
• Support silicon bring-up and test-failure diagnosis.
• Mentor and guide junior team members; work cross-functionally with design and verification teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• 6–8 years of direct ASIC/SoC DFT experience.
• Expert knowledge of DFT architecture and planning, including Scan, Test Compression, At-Speed Test, MBIST, and LBIST.
• Hands-on experience with Tessent DFT tools and with scan/compression insertion, on-chip clock control insertion, ATPG, and DFT verification.
• Gate-level simulation experience with SDF and experience supporting silicon test bring-up and failure analysis.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to collaborate with peer organizations.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for work-related activities.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Cadence and Synopsys DFT tools.
• Familiarity with IEEE 1149/JTAG, static timing analysis, synthesis and DFT insertion, low-power scan and UPF, and additional BIST methodologies.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.