IBM · 14 hours ago
Test Design Hardware Developer
Poughkeepsie, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expIBM is a forward-thinking semiconductor team dedicated to delivering testable, high-performance silicon. They are seeking a Test Design Engineer to architect and implement DFT strategies for complex SoC designs, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high test coverage and manufacturability.
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Responsibilities
Developing and integrating DFT architectures including scan insertion, boundary scan, MBIST, and JTAG
Utilizing Synopsys tools such as DFT Compiler, TetraMax and TestMax for design testability analysis and test point insertion
Generating test patterns, simulating fault coverage and validating correct circuit behavior and coverage
Supporting silicon bring-up and failure analysis with test vectors and diagnostics
Driving DFT methodology improvements and automation for efficiency and scalability
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure DFT requirements are met throughout the design cycle
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in DFT implementation for complex ASIC/SoC designs in advanced process nodes(e.g., 7nm, 5nm, or below)
Proven expertise with Synopsys DFT tools including DFT Compiler, TetraMAX, TestMAX, and Formality
Deep understanding of scan architecture, ATPG, boundary scan, MBIST, IJTAG, and hierarchical DFT methodologies
Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying DFT strategies across multiple tape-outs
Strong scripting skills in Python, TCL, and Bash for automation and tool integration
Solid grasp of IEEE1500, IEEE1687, fault models (stuck-at, transition, path delay, bridging) and test coverage metrics
Experience working in Unix/Linux-based environments with large-scale computing and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Preferred
10+ years of experience in DFT with a track record of successful silicon bring-up and production test support
Experience with low-power DFT techniques, scan compression, and hierarchical DFT
Experience with DFT-aware physical design flows, including timing closure and floorplanning for test logic
Proficiency in Makefile-based build systems and CI/CD pipelines for regression and test automation
Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional DFT initiatives
Company
IBM
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Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
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