NVIDIA · 4 days ago
Senior DFT Methodology Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $264K/yr
3+ years expNVIDIA is a pioneering company known for its innovations in GPU technology and AI. The role involves working on next-generation test architectures and developing In-System Test methodologies for advanced semiconductor chips, while also mentoring junior engineers.
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Hiring Manager
Anita R.
Responsibilities
As a member in our team, you will work next generation test architectures
You will work with multi-functional teams, implementing brand-new designs in test access mechanisms, high-speed test interfaces, and in-system test architecture
In addition, you will help develop and deploy In-System Test (IST) methodologies for our next generation products for scan architecture, ATPG, MBIST, and IOBIST applications
You will also help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality
Qualification
Required
BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years, MSEE with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of experience in DFT, system architecture, or RTL design
Understanding of fundamental DFT topics, such as, fault modeling, ATPG and fault simulation
Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE or SLT platforms, post silicon validation and characterization
Excellent understanding of MBIST and IOBIST fundamentals
Experience in architecting DFT access mechanisms in 3D stacked and dielet/chiplet based designs, and UCIe protocol
Good understanding of RTL coding principles
Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of logic on complex and multi-million gate designs using vendor tools
Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power
Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python or Tcl desired
Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges
Preferred
Tessent ATPG/SSN experience is a plus
Knowledge of high-speed interface architectures such as PCIe, USB3, DDR is a plus
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Company
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
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