DFT Architect

About the role

We are looking for an experienced DFT Architect to lead Design-for-Test strategy, architecture definition, and implementation for complex ASIC/SOC designs across advanced technology nodes. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end DFT architecture including scan, MBIST, compression, boundary scan, and at-speed test methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve high test coverage, quality, and silicon bring-up success.

What you'll do

• Define and own SOC-level DFT architecture and test strategy for complex semiconductor designs. 

• Lead implementation of scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, boundary scan, and test compression methodologies. 

• Drive DFT planning and integration aligned with power, timing, area, and test coverage goals. 

• Collaborate with RTL, Physical Design, Verification, and Product Engineering teams for seamless DFT integration and signoff. 

• Analyze and resolve DFT-related timing, routing, and testability challenges. 

• Support silicon bring-up, debug, diagnosis, yield analysis, and production test optimization. 

• Develop and enhance DFT automation flows, methodologies, and reusable infrastructure. 

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SOC DFT implementation and architecture. 

• Strong expertise in scan, ATPG, MBIST, JTAG, compression, and low-power DFT methodologies. 

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT tools such as Siemens Tessent, Synopsys DFT Compiler/TestMAX, or equivalent. 

• Strong understanding of RTL design, timing, physical design constraints, and silicon debug. 

• Experience with advanced technology nodes and large SOC integration. 

• Strong scripting and automation skills using Tcl, Python, Perl, or Shell. 

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Good to Have 

• Experience with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262. 

• Exposure to chiplet-based architectures and 3D IC testing methodologies. 

• Knowledge of diagnosis-driven yield improvement and silicon analytics. 

Success in This Role Looks Like 

• Delivery of robust DFT architectures with high test coverage and efficient manufacturing test cost. 

• Successful silicon bring-up with minimal DFT-related issues. 

• Improved DFT methodology scalability, automation, and execution efficiency. 

• Strong technical leadership and contribution to organization-wide DFT best practices.