ASIC DFT Engineer

TL;DR

ASIC DFT Engineer (ASIC/DFT): Leading DFT programs from specification through implementation and verification for SoC designs with an accent on ATPG, BIST, and post-silicon debug. Focus on optimizing test metrics, improving silicon yield in 3nm processes, and automating test vector generation flows.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA or Fort Collins, CO

Salary: $121,900 - $195,000

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Define and implement DFT specifications for ASICs, including Scan, MBIST, TAP, and LBIST.
• Lead ATPG and chip-level verification, including rapid bring-up at ATE and RMA support.
• Collaborate with STA and DI engineers to ensure design closure for test.
• Generate, verify, and debug test vectors before tape-out and during silicon bring-up.
• Perform silicon failure analysis and diagnostics to drive yield improvement.
• Automate DFT and test vector generation flows for 3nm and beyond.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from San Jose, CA or Fort Collins, CO.
• Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or Masters with 6+ years.
• Strong background in Scan insertion, compression, and ATPG (DFT Compiler, TetraMax, etc.).
• Experience with Memory BIST, Boundary scan (IEEE1149.1/6), and IJTAG (IEE1687).
• Proficiency in Verilog coding and scripting using TCL, Perl, Ruby, Python, or C++.
• Solid knowledge of analog/digital circuit design and device physics fundamentals.

Nice to have

• Experience working on ATE.
• Experience with Serdes, DDR, PCIE, ENET, or CXL IOBIST verification and silicon debug.
• Experience working on Tessent SSN.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
• New hire equity grants and annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Paid sick leave, vacation time, and company paid holidays.