Sr Staff Engineer- DFT

Responsibilities

• Interface with design teams to ensure DFT design rules and coverage requirements are met
• Generate high-quality manufacturing ATPG test patterns for stuck-at (SAF) and transition fault (TDF) models using on-chip test compression
• Perform MBIST verification, including repair and test pattern generation using Mentor tools
• Conduct ATPG and MBIST verification using unit delay and min/max timing corner simulations
• Collaborate with Product and Test engineering teams to deliver manufacturing test patterns for ATE
• Support post-silicon debug efforts and facilitate issue resolution
• Develop and maintain diagnostic tools for ATPG, MBIST, and ATE bring-up
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts as required

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in ASIC/DFT, including simulation and silicon validation
• In-depth knowledge of DFT concepts, pattern simulation, silicon debug, and yield enhancement
• Hands-on experience with ATPG coverage analysis
• Deep expertise in memory verification, repair, and failure root-cause analysis
• Proficiency with ATPG tools such as TestKompress
• Experience with MBIST tools like Mentor ETVerify
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as VCS (preferred) or ModelSim
• Strong scripting skills in Perl, Shell, or similar languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within an international team and a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask across several high-priority designs in parallel
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new tools and methodologies quickly

About the Company

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, developing breakthrough innovations that impact lives around the world. We hire the brightest minds to solve the most complex challenges in semiconductor and wireless communications.