Sr. DFT Design Engineer (Machine Learning Acceleration)

TL;DR

Sr. DFT Design Engineer (ASIC/ML): Designing and optimizing Design for Test (DFT) architectures for custom machine learning SoCs with an accent on test quality, area efficiency, and silicon bring-up. Focus on implementing ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST solutions and managing high-quality DFT implementation from RTL to final silicon.

Location: USA, TX, Austin

Salary: $159,200 - $215,300

Company

hirify.global AI (Annapurna Labs) develops high-performance custom silicon and hardware acceleration for AWS Machine Learning servers.

What you will do

• Define and develop state-of-the-art DFT architectures for advanced technology nodes.
• Implement highly efficient DFT solutions in close collaboration with block designers and the physical design team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (PD, Architecture, and Product Engineering) to align goals and schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, methodology training, and code reviews.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines from RTL stage through to silicon bring-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of practical semiconductor ASIC design experience, including end-to-end ownership of major SOC blocks.
• Proficiency in industry-standard DFT tools and practices, including ATPG, JTAG, and MBIST.
• Experience developing automation scripts.
• Must be based in or able to work from Austin, Texas.

Nice to have

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with RTL coding, debug, and PPA (performance, power, area) analysis.
• Knowledge of SOC bring-up, post-silicon validation, and silicon debug.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience with STA constraints development and multi-clock design practices (CDC).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Financial incentives including sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Inclusive culture with workplace accommodation support.