DFT - Staff OR Principal- Eng/Manager
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 14
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's ASIC Engineering group develops high performance, high quality, low power silicon IP and SoCs, with engineers defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, and implementing block and SoC IP in collaboration with cross-functional teams. As a DFT engineer you will work on the end-to-end custom silicon design cycle, from DFT architecture planning through delivering qualified Si parts to customers. The role covers full chip level advanced Scan and MBIST insertion, verification, and pattern generation using industry-standard tools and company workflows, while partnering with RTL/PD teams and supporting Test/Product Engineering and customers.
What you will do
- Develop and implement comprehensive DFT architectures, collaborating on early planning stages.
- Implement scan and MBIST using industry-standard EDA tools.
- Develop and execute DFT verification plans (pattern generation, fault simulation).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve DFT-related issues.
- Document DFT architecture and verification results.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for DFT-related inquiries and lead the implementation efforts, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- BTech/MTech in EE or related field, 9+ years DFT experience.
- Proven leadership in complete DFT implementation and team guidance.
- Deep understanding of advanced DFT techniques.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience driving DFT implementation on large designs.
- Familiarity with advanced DFT techniques (e.g. In-system test, SSN, multi-die testing).
- Silicon debug experience related to DFT.
- Tool and methodology development related to DFT.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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