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NVIDIA · 2 days ago

Senior DFT Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$136K/yr - $213K/yr
date5+ years exp

NVIDIA is a leading technology company known for its groundbreaking innovations in GPU technology and AI. The Senior DFT Engineer will work on designing test access mechanisms and DFT methodologies while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

As a member in our team, you will own and work with cross functional teams, implementing state-of-the-art designs in test access mechanisms, IO BIST, memory BIST and scan compression
In addition, you will help develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products
You will also help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality

Qualification

DFT methodologiesScan test plansBIST memoriesBIST IOsSilicon debugProgramming in PerlProgramming in PythonProgramming in TclAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCross functional collaboration

Required

BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+, MSEE with 3+ years of experience or PhD in DFT or related domains
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in defining scan test plans, BIST including memories and IOs, fault modeling, ATPG and fault simulation
Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on complex and multi-million gate designs using vendor tools
Good exposure to cross functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power, to ensure we are making the right trade-offs
Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing, and test program development
Extraordinary written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges

Preferred

Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python or Tcl desired

Benefits

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Company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.nvidia.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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