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Principal DFT Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

On-site
Bangalore, India
Full-time
Principal
7+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Principal DFT Engineer — a full-time, based in Bangalore, India role. Apply directly on Cadence Design Systems's careers page below.

Principal DFT Engineer

Location: BANGALORE

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

  • Prior 7-12 years of professional experience in SoC/ASIC Digital Design with focus on Design for Test (DFT)
  • Should possess intimate knowledge of DFT insertion flows
  • Basic scan chain insertion using synthesis or other software tools
  • Experience in compression scan insertion, LBIST and other scan technologies
  • Intimate knowledge of memory build-in self-test (MBIST)
  • Expertise in Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) to achieve design test coverage goals
  • Debug and Analysis of failures to improve fault coverage
  • Verification of ATPG testbenches and debugging root cause of simulation mis-compares
  • Working knowledge of JTAG 1149.1/6, IEEE1500 and IEEE1687
  • Knowledge of timing analysis and equivalency checks would be added bonus
  • Ability to work in collaborative team environment
  • Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows is highly desirable
  • Should be able to finish DFT tasks independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills. Exhibit discipline, thoroughness, and methodical approach in solving problems
  • Ability to work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams – Architecture, Design, Internal and External Customers
  • Self-driven and committed individual who can work in a fast-paced project environment

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