Cadence Design Systems

DFT Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-12 years of SoC/ASIC Digital Design experience focused on DFT
  • Knowledge of DFT insertion flows
  • Experience with scan chain insertion and compression technologies
  • Familiarity with memory built-in self-test (MBIST)
  • Proficiency in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG)
  • Debugging skills for ATPG testbenches and failures analysis
  • Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687 standards

Responsibilities

  • Implement DFT strategies for SoC/ASIC designs
  • Conduct scan chain insertion and optimization
  • Perform compression scan insertion and LBIST activities
  • Develop and verify ATPG patterns for design coverage
  • Analyze test failures to enhance fault coverage
  • Debug ATPG testbenches and resolve simulation discrepancies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Engagement in fast-paced, cutting-edge projects
  • Chance to enhance DFT skills with advanced tools
  • Exposure to a variety of technology standards
  • Support for career development and professional growth
Full Job Description
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 preferred.

  • Prior 3-12 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


About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
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Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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