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Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer
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Location

Austin

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full-time

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About this role

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are looking for SoC/ASIC Digital Design Engineer with experience in Design for Test (DFT). An intimate knowledge and experience in scan chain insertion, compression scan technologies, memory built-in self-test (MBIST) and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) is required for this position. Should follow systematic quality metrics driven ATPG pattern generation. It is highly desirable for candidate to possess hands-on knowledge of synthesis, verification and debugging Verilog testbenches.

Requirements;

US citizenship required.

  • Prior 10-20 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT)
  • Should possess intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows
  • Basic scan chain insertion using synthesis or other software tools
  • Experience in compression scan insertion, LBIST and other scan technologies
  • Intimate knowledge of memory build-in self-test (MBIST)
  • Expertise in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) to achieve design test coverage goals
  • Debug and Analysis of failures to improve fault coverage
  • Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root cause of simulation mis-compares
  • Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687
  • Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks would be added bonus
  • Ability to work in collaborative team environment
  • Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable
  • Should be able to finish DFT tasks independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills. Exhibit discipline, thoroughness, and methodical approach in solving problems
  • Ability to work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams – Architecture, Design, Internal and External Customers
  • Self-driven and committed individual who can work in a fast-paced project environment

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Tech stack
DFT,SoC,ASIC,Scan Chain Insertion,Compression Scan Technologies,Memory Built-In Self-Test,Automatic Test Pattern Generation,Debugging,Verilog,Synthesis,Verification,JTAG,Timing Analysis,Equivalency Checks,Problem-Solving,Collaboration

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems. Our design solutions, based on Cadence’s Intelligent System Design™ strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next-generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies. Cadence solutions offer limitless opportunities—learn more at www.cadence.com.

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Industry: Software Development

What you'll do

  • The Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer will focus on Design for Test (DFT) in SoC/ASIC digital design, including scan chain insertion and ATPG. The role involves debugging and analyzing failures to improve fault coverage and verifying ATPG testbenches.

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