Senior Staff, DFT Engineering
QualcommJob Title
Senior Staff, DFT Engineering
Role Summary
Lead Design-for-Test (DFT) strategy and implementation for complex SoC projects within the Hardware Engineering team. Work with design, verification, and physical implementation teams to ensure robust test coverage, silicon bring-up, and producible, high-quality products.
Experience Level
Senior — role expects extensive hardware/DFT experience. The posting indicates degree-dependent minimums (see Education Requirements); preferred candidates have long-tenured hardware engineering experience and prior technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Define and lead DFT architecture and methodology for complex SoCs (scan, BIST, boundary scan).
- Drive scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, and JTAG strategies and flows.
- Collaborate with design, verification, and physical implementation teams to meet testability and yield targets.
- Perform test coverage analysis and optimize coverage for silicon quality.
- Mentor and guide engineers; promote DFT best practices and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical leadership and influence program- and product-level decisions.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Proven track record implementing DFT for SoCs (scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST/LBIST, JTAG).
- Hands-on experience with DFT toolsets such as Synopsys, Mentor Tessent, Cadence Modus.
- Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting (TCL, Perl, Python).
- Experience performing test coverage analysis and supporting silicon bring-up.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical teams.
- Nice-to-have: experience with operating budgets/project financials and prior supervisory responsibility.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field. The posting specifies degree-dependent minimum experience (examples include Bachelor's with ~6–8+ years, Master's with ~5–7+ years, PhD with ~4–6+ years); equivalent practical experience may be considered.
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.
