Senior DFT Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior DFT Engineer
Role Summary
Work in NVIDIA's Advanced Technology Group to develop and optimize design-for-test (DFT) methodology and testing strategies for next-generation CMOS process nodes and advanced packaging. The role focuses on test architecture, test program bring-up, pattern generation, verification, and failure analysis to enable robust product bring-up.
Join a team focused on process technology adoption and high-impact silicon development.
Experience Level
Senior — typically requires 12+ years of experience in DFT and related test disciplines.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include test methodology, verification, and production bring-up.
- Define and implement test methodologies: logic insertion, verification, pattern generation, and test program bring-up.
- Balance test time and data collection to monitor the health of next-generation process nodes.
- Support design and tape-out of advanced packaging vehicles.
- Perform complex debug and failure analysis to identify and resolve product bring-up issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to specify custom test methods and requirements.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- 12+ years experience in design for test (DFT).
- In-depth knowledge of test architectures: IEEE1149.1, IEEE1500, SSN scan compression, IOBIST, and memory BIST.
- Expertise in test logic design verification and pattern generation; ability to develop and enhance 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 and scripting (e.g., Python).
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with DDR and HBM high-speed I/O testing.
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis tools such as LVP, photon emission, and ebeam probing.
- Familiarity with Advantest 93k testers.
Education Requirements
BS 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.
