STAFF DFT Engineer
broadcom.wd1 · Posted Nov 3
Semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions provider
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About the role
Broadcom's ASIC Product Division (APD) designs SoCs, and this role covers multiple phases of SoC DFT work including DFT architecture, test insertion and verification, pattern generation, coverage improvement, and post-silicon debug for yield improvement. The engineer collaborates with the Physical Design and STA team for DFT mode timing closure and may interact directly with external customers. The position requires depth in ATPG, MBIST and IJTAG along with supervising other team members across geographies.
What you will do
- The candidate would be required to work on various phases of SoC DFT related activities for Broadcom APD (ASIC Product Division)'s designs - DFT Architecture, Test insertion and verification, Pattern generation, Coverage improvement, Post silicon debug and yield improvement to meet the product test metrics.
- It involves working with the Physical Design & STA team for DFT mode timing closure.
- The role could also involve direct interaction with external customers.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of DFT concepts and should be well experienced in various aspects of DFT -ATPG, MBIST & IJTAG.
- The candidate should have worked on DFT insertion & verification, pattern generation, coverage improvement, vector simulation, post-silicon debug.
- Strong problem solving & debugging skills are a must.
- The candidate should have worked with team across multiple geographies.
- The candidate should be able to handle his/her work independently and also supervise the work of other team members as required.
- The candidate should possess excellent communication skills.
- Educational qualification & Experience Level : Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
Preferred qualifications
- Expertise in scripting languages such as perl, shell, etc. is an added advantage.
- Experience with either Mentor Graphics DFT tools (Tessent Shell) is highly desirable.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About broadcom.wd1
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Serving the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets, Broadcom powers critical digital ecosystems worldwide. Through strategic expansions and a strong focus on innovation, the company delivers essential infrastructure products that enable advanced connectivity and cloud capabilities.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1961
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Hock E. Tan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amie Thuener
Chief Financial Officer
Charlie B. Kawwas
President, Semiconductor Solutions Group
Mark D. Brazeal
Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer
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