DFT Engineer

Posted 21 Days Ago
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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
81K-130K Annually
Mid level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
The DFT Engineer will work on SoC DFT activities, requiring coding, implementing DFT specifications, generating test vectors, and yield improvement efforts.
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Job Description:

Broadcom's ASIC Product Division is seeking candidates for a DFT position at our San Jose, California, Development Center.

The candidate would be required to work on various phases of SoC DFT related activities for Broadcom APD (ASIC Products Division)’s designs – 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 and customer DFT feature requirements and DPPM goals and defining appropriate DFT specifications for the ASIC

  • Implementing DFT, including Scan, MBIST, TAP, LBIST, IO, SerDes and other I/P DFT integration

  • Generating, Verifying and Debugging Test vectors before tape release.

  • Validating and Debugging Test vectors on ATE during the silicon bring up phase

  • Assisting with silicon failure analysis, diagnostics and yield improvement efforts

  • Automating DFT and Test Vector Generation flows

 Skills/Experience:

  • Exposure to DFT flows

  • Experience in Verilog coding, testbench generation and simulation

  • Memory BIST insertion and verification experience on embedded  (SRAM, CAM, eDRAM, ROM)

  • Basic knowledge of Test-STA and constraints

  • Strong background on IEE1687, IJTAG, ICL and PDL 

  • 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

  • Experience working on the ATE is a plus

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,000 - $130,000

 

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

  • Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in Verilog coding
  • Memory BIST insertion and verification experience
  • Basic knowledge of Test-STA and constraints
  • Solid knowledge in analog and digital circuit design

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

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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HQ: San Jose, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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