DFT Engineer

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River Hills, Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs and implements DFT for SoCs from specification through production release. Responsibilities include scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO, SerDes, ATPG, test vector generation and verification, test timing closure, silicon bring-up, failure analysis, diagnostics, yield improvement, and customer-return debugging. Collaborates with physical design, STA, test engineering, manufacturing, customers, and global stakeholders.
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Job Description:

DFT Engineer


Broadcom's ASIC Product Division is seeking candidates for a DFT position at our Austin, Texas  Development Center. The successful candidate will work on DFT programs all the way from chip level DFT specification, through to implementation and verification culminating in successfully releasing products to production.


The candidate would be required to work on various phases of SoC DFT related activities for Broadcom APD (ASIC Products Division)’s designs – DFT 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.


It is expected that you can code using TCL, PERL, RUBY, PYTHON, C++ or similar.


Responsibilities:

  • Understanding Broadcom & customer DFT feature requirements
  • Implementing DFT, including Scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO, SerDes and other I/P DFT integration
  • Working closely with STA and DI Engineers design closure for test
  • Generating, Verifying & Debugging Test vectors before tape release.
  • Validating & Debugging Test vectors on ATE during the silicon bring up phase
  • Assisting with silicon failure analysis, diagnostics & yield improvement efforts
  • Interfacing with the customer, physical design and test engineering/manufacturing teams located globally
  • Working closely with I/P DFT engineers & other stakeholders
  • Debugging customer returned parts on the ATE

 Skills/Experience:

  • Strong DFT background (such as IO and Analog DFT, ATPG and/or Scan, BIST, and others)
  • Scan Insertion and scan compression background (DFT Compiler, Mentor TestKompress, SSN etc.)
  • Well-versed in ATPG vector generation, simulation, and  debugging. (TetraMax, Fastscan)
  • Experience in Verilog coding, testbench generation & simulation
  • Memory BIST insertion and verification experience on embedded  (SRAM, CAM, eDRAM, ROM)
  • Boundary scan Verification and test vector generation. Should have good knowledge in IEEE1149.1 and IEEE1149.6
  • Basic knowledge of Test-STA and constraints
  • Strong background on IEE1687, IJTAG, ICL and PDL, SSN
  • The ability to work in a multi-disciplined, cross-department environment
  • Solid knowledge in analog and digital circuit design, and device physics fundamentals
  • Good understanding of Si processing, logical and physical synthesis, and transistor reliability principles
  • Excellent problem solving, debug, root cause analysis and communication skills

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 5+ years of relevant industry experience or Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.


Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.


Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.


If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering plus 5 or more years of relevant industry experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering plus 3 or more years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong DFT experience, including IO and Analog DFT, ATPG, Scan, and BIST
  • Scan insertion and scan compression experience with DFT Compiler, Mentor TestKompress, SSN, or similar tools
  • Experience generating, simulating, and debugging ATPG vectors using TetraMax, Fastscan, or similar tools
  • Verilog coding and testbench generation and simulation experience
  • Memory BIST insertion and verification for embedded SRAM, CAM, eDRAM, or ROM
  • Boundary scan verification and test vector generation, with knowledge of IEEE 1149.1 and IEEE 1149.6
  • Basic knowledge of test STA and constraints
  • Knowledge of IEEE 1687, IJTAG, ICL, PDL, and SSN
  • Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design and device physics fundamentals
  • Understanding of silicon processing, logical and physical synthesis, and transistor reliability principles
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, root-cause analysis, and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, cross-department environment

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants, including RSUs, stock refreshers, and an ESPP, are often described as top-tier and a primary driver of strong total compensation, especially for technical and senior roles. Once stock begins vesting, overall pay is commonly viewed as hard for other employers to match.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 100% up to 6% with immediate vesting is frequently highlighted as a standout benefit. This structure provides strong long-term savings support.

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