DFT Engineer (CE-64000845)

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Junior
Hardware • Software
Cirrus Logic's technology elevates the consumer experience for the world's top mobile and consumer applications.
The Role
Design, insert, and verify DFT features including memory BIST and scan. Generate ATPG patterns, perform gate-level verification, improve test coverage, plan test costs, and deliver patterns to product test and ATE for silicon bring-up.
Summary Generated by Built In
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! 

As a DFT engineer in our mixed signal audio development team, you will be performing initial test planning, inserting memory BIST and scan, improving coverage, and delivering test patterns to our product test group.  You will be working on industry leading mixed-signal SoC’s for consumer mobile audio markets, supporting several expanding product lines.

Responsibilities:

  • Work within a collaborative team environment to define, implement, and review DFT features.
  • You will generate, insert, and verify Memory BIST logic.
  • Perform scan insertion and ATPG pattern generation.
  • Help develop and review DFT timing and equivalence checking constraints.
  • Perform MBIST and ATPG pattern verification with gate level simulations.
  • Identify and improve any test coverage gaps.
  • Perform test cost planning and analysis.
  • Deliver MBIST and ATPG patterns to the product test group and support silicon bringup on the ATE.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • MSEE with 2+ years of experience or BS with relevant industry experience.
  • Possess strong hands on working knowledge on ASIC DFT design and verification.
  • Experience in industry standard EDA tools for DFT such as FastScan, TestKompress, TetraMAX, Test Compiler etc.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience with Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL.
  • Understanding of low power test techniques and architectures.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or TCL.
  • Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, and developing timing constraints.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with flows and automation.
  • Work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Have a curious and inquiring mind with the commitment to follow through on getting answers.
  • Experience with debugging and root causing silicon problems.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

Skills Required

  • MSEE with 2+ years of experience or BS with relevant industry experience
  • Hands-on working knowledge of ASIC DFT design and verification
  • Experience with industry-standard DFT EDA tools (e.g., FastScan, TestKompress, TetraMAX, Test Compiler)
  • Must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license; employer cannot sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role
  • Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
  • Understanding of low power test techniques and architectures
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or TCL
  • Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, and developing timing constraints
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with flows, automation, debugging, and root causing silicon problems

Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Logic and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Logic.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare includes multiple medical, dental and vision options, mental‑health resources, wellness programs, and access to an on‑site clinic in Austin. Feedback suggests these offerings underpin strong total‑rewards sentiment.
  • Parental & Family Support Programs span paid parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy coverage, backup/dependent‑care supports, and a structured flex return. Feedback suggests family‑building depth is a notable strength of the package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation design features semiannual performance bonuses, profit‑sharing, and recognition awards that augment base pay. Feedback suggests these incentives help maintain competitive total compensation in key engineering roles.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,604 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!

Why Work With Us

Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!

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