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Microsoft · 1 day ago

Senior DFT Engineer

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is responsible for powering Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud mission. They are seeking a Senior DFT Engineer to define and implement DFT architecture, collaborate with various teams, and manage hardware manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with overall chip design goals
Define and implement DFT architecture, including scan insertion, boundary scan, MBIST, and JTAG
Collaborate with RTL, physical design, and verification teams to integrate DFT features seamlessly
Manage ATPG and pattern generation, ensuring high fault coverage and test efficiency
Oversee post-silicon bring-up and debug, including test program development and failure analysis
Drive tool and flow development for DFT automation and optimization
Ensure compliance with manufacturing test requirements, including support for ATE platforms
Track project milestones and deliverables, reporting status and risks to leadership
Evaluate emerging DFT methodologies and tools, recommending improvements to enhance test quality and productivity

Qualification

DFT architectureScan insertionBoundary scanMBISTJTAGATPGDebug skillsSiemens DFT toolsElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science

Required

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable

Preferred

Excellent debug skills for RTL and gate level simulations
Experience in DFT scan insertion and or Custom Memory BIST design and verification
Experience with Siemens DFT tools

Company

Microsoft

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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