DFT Architect: High-Speed Transceiver & Mixed-Signal SoCs

The wireless infrastructure product group focuses on the development of integrated transceiver SoCs targeted for wireless base station markets covering 3G/4G/4.5G/AAS technologies. Products based on low-IF, zero-IF and RF sampling architectures are developed by this team. These products comprise high performance RF front-end (wide-band VGA, Synthesizers, mixers, PPA, etc.), analog base-band, high speed converters (DAC, pipelined/Sigma-Delta ADCs), high speed digital front-end, signal processing algorithms, embedded micro-controllers, high speed interfaces, etc. These integrated transceivers support very high bandwidths, requiring high speed GHz data-path processing, and are developed in advanced sub-micron technology nodes, like 28 nm. Power consumption is a critical care about and needs to be addressed through differentiated architectures and designs. We are looking for passionate, creative and self-driven engineers who would challenge traditional techniques and come up with innovative solutions to make a difference.

This team holds 250+ granted patents on these technologies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DFT Lead to join our dynamic team. As a DFT Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful implementation of Design-for-Test (DFT) strategies and methodologies across product development lifecycle. With at least 10 years of relevant experience, you will lead and guide a team of DFT engineers to deliver high-quality, testable, and efficient designs. Your expertise in DFT techniques, tools, and industry standards will be critical in achieving our goal of producing robust and reliable semiconductor products.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute DFT methodologies, strategies, and guidelines to maximize test coverage, reduce test cost, and optimize production yield.

Define and review DFT specifications, including scan, test compression, boundary scan, memory BIST, and ATPG patterns, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Evaluate and select appropriate DFT methodologies, considering design complexity, test coverage requirements, and time-to-market constraints.

Work closely with the design team to influence design decisions and ensure DFT requirements are met without compromising performance, power, or area.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, verification, and manufacturing, to define DFT requirements and drive DFT implementation throughout the product lifecycle.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance DFT methodologies, tools, and processes, aiming for increased efficiency, quality, and reliability of DFT implementation.

Perform DFT sign-off activities, including DFT coverage analysis, ATPG fault coverage analysis, DFT-related timing analysis, first-pass silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug.

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging DFT techniques, and advancements in semiconductor testing, and apply relevant knowledge to improve DFT practices within the organization.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in DFT, with focus on digital and mixed signal designs in the semiconductor industry.

Strong proficiency in DFT tools like Cadence Modus, Genus etc.

Experience with ATPG, scan insertion, and test pattern generation for high-complexity designs.

Hands-on experience with DFT-related EDA tools and methodologies, including scan compression, boundary scan, memory BIST, and JTAG.

Familiarity with silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug.

Strong knowledge of DFT techniques, methodologies, and industry standards, such as IEEE 1149.1.

Experience in scripting languages, such as Perl or Python, for automation and data analysis is desirable.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address DFT-related issues and challenges.