DFT Engineer

SmartSoC Solutions Pvt Ltd · Hyderabad, India

In this role, you will own and drive Design for Test (DFT) strategy, architecture, and implementation across the full chip lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support Design-for-Test (DFT) activities, including Scan Insertion, ATPG, and OCC Integration.
• Perform DRC debugging, test coverage analysis, and simulation debugging across different stages of the DFT flow.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to testability, fault coverage, and pattern generation.
• Work with advanced DFT methodologies such as SSN, IJTAG, ICL, and PDL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless DFT integration and efficient issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvements in DFT flows, methodologies, and debugging efficiency.

• Experience: 3 to 8 yrs

Required Skills: Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement DFT architecture for large, complex SoCs/ASICs
• Own end-to-end DFT strategy and execution including Scan, ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, and Boundary Scan
• Perform Scan insertion, ATPG pattern generation, compression, and fault grading
• Develop and maintain DFT specifications and ensure compliance throughout the design cycle
• Integrate and verify DFT logic at RTL and gate-level (GLS)
• Collaborate with verification teams for pattern simulation, validation, and debug
• Work closely with physical design teams to meet timing, power, and area constraints
• Debug silicon bring-up issues and support ATE test pattern validation
• Drive improvements in DFT methodologies and flows
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Strong expertise in Scan, ATPG, BIST (MBIST/LBIST), JTAG/Boundary Scan, and compression techniques
• Hands-on experience with DFT tools such as Synopsys DFT Compiler, Tetramax, Tessent, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of RTL design, synthesis, and verification flows
• Familiarity with STA and physical design constraints related to DFT
• Experience in silicon bring-up and ATE test pattern generation
• Strong debugging and analytical skills