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Digital CAD DFT Methodology, Sr Architect

Salary

$239200-$358800 per year

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Description

You are a senior DFT architect with deep experience developing and deploying test solutions for complex ASIC and SoC designs.

You will drive advanced DFT methodologies for complex ASIC and SoC programs across customer and internal engagements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a senior technical expert for Synopsys TestMAX DFT, ATPG, diagnosis, and silicon lifecycle solutions
  • Leading deployment of advanced DFT architectures including scan compression, hierarchical DFT, boundary scan, IEEE 1500 wrapper solutions, IJTAG infrastructures, and embedded test technologies
  • Architecting scalable test access and instrumentation networks using IEEE 1149.1, IEEE 1149.6, IEEE 1687, and IEEE 1500 standards
  • Developing best practices for DFT insertion, ATPG generation, pattern validation, diagnosis, and coverage optimization
  • Driving reusable methodologies, automation, and signoff criteria that improve deployment quality and engineering efficiency

The impact you will have:

  • Enabling successful deployment of advanced DFT methodologies across some of the most complex semiconductor programs in the industry
  • Improving test quality, manufacturability, and silicon reliability for strategic customers
  • Influencing TestMAX methodology adoption through technical leadership and trusted customer engagement

Requirements:

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 18+ years of experience in the semiconductor or EDA industry, including deep experience in DFT, ATPG, and manufacturing test methodologies
  • Demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing DFT solutions for large-scale ASIC and SoC designs
  • Hands-on experience with Synopsys TestMAX DFT and TestMAX ATPG solutions

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
  • Time away programs
  • Family support
  • ESPP
  • Retirement plans
  • Competitive salaries

Skills

Required

  • DFT
  • ATPG
  • IEEE 1149.1
  • IEEE 1149.6
  • IEEE 1687
  • IEEE 1500
  • Tcl
  • Python
  • Perl
  • Shell

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/sunnyvale/digital-cad-dft-methodology-sr-architect-19503/44408/102923301552

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