EnCharge AI

Principal DFT Engineer

EnCharge AI

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Define and implement the end-to-end DFT architecture for complex SoCs, including Hierarchical DFT, Scan compression, Boundary Scan and MBIST.
  • Develop strategies for In-System Test (IST) and power-on self-test (POST) to ensure chip health in remote edge data centers.
  • Oversee scan insertion, ATPG (Stuck-at, Transition, Path Delay), and Memory/Logic BIST.
  • Collaborate with Design, Physical Design, and Yield teams to ensure high test coverage while minimizing area overhead and power impact as well as timing analysis.
  • Lead the bring-up and debug phase on ATE (Automated Test Equipment) to root-cause silicon failures and optimize test time.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in DFT, with at least 2 years in a leadership or principal role.
  • Mastery of industry-standard tools (e.g., Synopsys TestMAX, Siemens/Mentor Tessent, or Cadence Genus/Modus).
  • Deep expertise in MBIST (Memory Built-In Self-Test) with repair capabilities, SCAN, IJTAG (IEEE 1687) and boundary scan (IEEE 1149.1/6).
  • Proven track record with FinFET nodes (7nm, 5nm, or below).
  • Experience managing DFT in multi-voltage/power-gated designs—crucial for edge efficiency.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
DFT architectureHierarchical DFTScan compressionBoundary ScanMBISTIn-System Test (IST)power-on self-test (POST)ATPGMemory BISTLogic BIST
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationdebuggingroot-cause analysisoptimization