Senior Lead Engineer - DFT

Job Title

Senior Lead Engineer - DFT

Role Summary

Senior-level DFT engineer on the ASICS Engineering team responsible for defining and delivering design-for-test strategies for ASIC projects. Work involves planning, implementing and validating testability features, collaborating with RTL/design/verification teams and driving automation for test generation and debug.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting lists minimum experience guidance: Bachelor's + 2+ years, Master's + 1+ year, or PhD (see Education Requirements for details).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities expected for this role include:

• Develop and deploy DFT methodologies and test strategies for ASIC designs.
• Create and validate Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) flows and automation scripts.
• Collaborate with RTL, verification, layout and bring-up teams to ensure testability and yield targets.
• Lead debugging and fault diagnosis during pre-silicon verification and post-silicon bring-up.
• Mentor engineers, drive process improvements and contribute to cross-functional design reviews.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical qualifications (concise):

• Must-have: Proven experience in DFT and ATPG, and delivering test solutions for ASIC projects.
• Must-have: Experience with automation of test flows and verification/validation processes.
• Must-have: Strong debugging, fault analysis, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with analog design flows, architecture and algorithm awareness related to SoC design.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with tools used in IC design and test automation (examples: Cadence tools and custom automation frameworks).

Education Requirements

Minimum Qualifications as listed: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field plus 2+ years of hardware engineering or related experience; OR Master's degree in those fields plus 1+ year of related experience; OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.