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Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer at Cadence Design Systems

Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems · United States

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Senior Principal DFT Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems · United States

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About the Role

We are looking for a 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.

Responsibilities

  • Follow systematic quality metrics driven ATPG pattern generation.
  • Debug and Analysis of failures to improve fault coverage.
  • Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root cause of simulation mis-compares.
  • Finish DFT tasks independently.
  • Work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams – Architecture, Design, Internal and External Customers.

Requirements

  • US citizenship preferred.
  • Prior 10-20 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT).
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687.
  • Ability to work in collaborative team environment.
  • Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Exhibit discipline, thoroughness, and methodical approach in solving problems.
  • Self-driven and committed individual who can work in a fast-paced project environment.

Skills

  • Design for Test (DFT)
  • Scan chain insertion
  • Compression scan technologies
  • Memory built-in self-test (MBIST)
  • Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG)
  • Synthesis
  • Verification
  • Debugging Verilog testbenches
  • JTAG 1149.1/6
  • IEEE1500
  • IEEE1687
  • Timing analysis
  • Equivalency checks

Experience Level

  • 10-20 years

About the Company

  • At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
  • We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.