- Manages the definition, architecture and design of high performance ASICs
- Owns applications or multiple complex functional areas
- Oversees reusable code and its applications
- Creates re-usable code that promotes efficiencies in new ways
- Defines verification strategies
- Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to integrate into PD and DV flows
- Owns infrastructure and testing environmens
- Leads and designs the building blocks of multiple channels
- Applies and drives the design methodology from conception to production
- Influences and collaborates with teams to ensure specifications and requirements are met
- Leads technical expertise of a physical design function
- Interfaces with vendors and design leads on full chip timing closure, PI, and PV
- Owns the full electrical planning and specifications of electrical interfaces
- Develops multiple solutions, first test vehicles and performs verification and validation
- Bachelor's or a Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required with at least 12+ years of experience.
- Prior experience with Jtag protocols ( p1500, p1687) , Scan insertion and BIST architectures, including memory BIST and boundary scan.
- Prior experience with ATPG and EDA tools like TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent tool sets, Test static timing analysis constraints development and timing closure,
- Prior experience working with Gate level simulation, including timing based simulations with sdf , debugging with VCS and other simulators.
- Post-silicon validation and debug experience; Ability to work with ATE engineers on pattern translation and validation.
- Scripting skills: Tcl, Python/Perl.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Verilog design experience – developing custom DFT logic & IP integration; familiarity with functional verification
- • DFT CAD development – Test Architecture, Methodology and Infrastructure
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- At least 12 years of experience
- Experience with JTAG protocols, including P1500 and P1687
- Experience with scan insertion and BIST architectures, including MBIST and boundary scan
- Experience with ATPG and EDA tools including TestMAX, TetraMAX, or Tessent
- Experience developing static timing analysis constraints and achieving timing closure
- Gate-level simulation experience, including SDF timing-based simulations and debugging with VCS or other simulators
- Post-silicon validation and debug experience
- Ability to work with ATE engineers on pattern translation and validation
- Scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl
- Verilog design experience developing custom DFT logic and integrating DFT IP
- Familiarity with functional verification
- DFT CAD development experience covering test architecture, methodology, and infrastructure
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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