Senior DFT Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $168,000–$264,500 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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Senior DFT Engineer joins the DFX team to manage the Scan Test Lifecycle for advanced silicon including 2.5D/3D AI data center platforms, Gaming and Enterprise GPUs, and complex SOCs for autonomous machines and robotics. This role involves designing and prototyping test architectures for reticle sized, multi-chiplet products from RTL through verification to post-silicon ATE bring-up. Key responsibilities include developing industry-leading test methodologies, collaborating with EDA vendors to shape tool capabilities, and owning the full ATPG lifecycle including coverage analysis and pattern generation. The candidate will also mentor junior engineers and partner with CAD teams for automated solutions. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of DFT tools, methodologies, and strategies for large-scale designs, along with experience in industry standard ATPG tools, silicon testing, Automatic Test Equipment, and programming languages or AI for automation.

Skills

DFT ATPG ATE Scan Test VLSI RTL 2.5D/3D ICs Multi-chiplet Architecture Silicon Testing AI CAD Automated Solutions

What you'll do

Develop and deploy advanced test methodologies for next-generation silicon platforms.
Partner with EDA vendors to shape tool capabilities that meet specific design goals.
Collaborate with internal CAD teams to develop scalable and automated testing solutions.
Co-architect novel DFT strategies alongside VLSI and Product Engineering teams.
Manage the full ATPG lifecycle including verification, coverage analysis, and pattern generation.
Execute post-silicon ATE bring-up for complex multi-chiplet products.
Mentor junior engineers on design trade-offs to ensure high quality and efficiency.

What we're looking for

MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
6+ years of hands-on experience in Design-for-Test (DFT).
Deep knowledge of DFT tools, methodologies, and test strategies for complex, large-scale designs.
Strong experience with industry standard ATPG tools.
Experience with 2.5D/3D ICs, multi-chiplet architectures, or reticle-sized designs.
Background in developing or enhancing EDA tool flows.
Experience with Silicon testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
Expertise in using programming languages and AI for automation.

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